Berthellina citrina, or the orange gumdrop, is a species of sea slug in the family Pleurobranchidae. It is found in rock pools in the intertidal zone and in shallow water in the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific region.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Citrus Gumdrop being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Berthellina delicata
- Berthellina ilisima
- Berthellina edwardsii
- Berthellina granulata
- Doriopsilla carneola
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Pleurobranchida
- Family
- Pleurobranchidae
- Genus
- Berthellina
- Species
- Berthellina citrina
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