The scribbled nudibranch (Doriopsilla miniata) is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch. It is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Dendrodorididae.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Scribbled nudibranch 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
- Doriopsilla areolata
- Dendrodoris citrina
- Lamellaria ophione
- Pleurobranchus albiguttatus
- Geitodoris planata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Nudibranchia
- Family
- Dendrodorididae
- Genus
- Doriopsilla
- Species
- Doriopsilla miniata
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