Caribranchus Ortea et al. (2003: 24)
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https://doi.org/ 10.1007/s13127-023-00611-0 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/706C87DE-FFF3-C233-1A6D-68774FFAF03A |
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Felipe |
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Caribranchus Ortea et al. (2003: 24) |
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Caribranchus Ortea et al. (2003: 24) View in CoL
Diagnosis
An amended diagnosis is here proposed: large dorid nudibranchs; soft in texture; devoid of spicules; extended mantle; lamellate rhinophores slightly bent back; gill branches multi-pinnate and contractile (not retractile); anal papilla elevated, central or sub-central and located within the gill circle; kidney pore near anus; two large, fleshy oral tentacles; large blood gland; radula with numerous hamate teeth; unarmed, elongated, coiled penis; capable of swimming with dorso-ventral undulating movement.
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