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breitwartige Fadenschnecke

Aeolidia papillosa

Least Concern
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<em>Aeolidia papillosa</em>, commonly known as the common grey sea slug, is a nudibranch mollusc belonging to the genus Aeolidia within the family Aeolidiidae. Despite the species name referencing terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater, <em>Aeolidia papillosa</em> is primarily a marine organism. Its range includes Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, indicating a distribution across the North Atlantic and into South American waters. Common grey sea slug is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The species is typically found in intertidal and subtidal zones, where it preys on sea anemones and stores stinging cells from its prey in its dorsal cerata for defense. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Distributed across Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオミノウミウシ
French eolidien à papilles
German breitwartige Fadenschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of breitwartige Fadenschnecke?
The scientific name of breitwartige Fadenschnecke is Aeolidia papillosa. It belongs to the genus Aeolidia.
What is the conservation status of breitwartige Fadenschnecke?
breitwartige Fadenschnecke (Aeolidia papillosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does breitwartige Fadenschnecke live?
breitwartige Fadenschnecke is found in Distributed across Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does breitwartige Fadenschnecke belong to?
breitwartige Fadenschnecke (Aeolidia papillosa) belongs to the genus Aeolidia, which is part of the taxonomic family Aeolidiidae.
Is breitwartige Fadenschnecke endangered?
No, breitwartige Fadenschnecke (Aeolidia papillosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does breitwartige Fadenschnecke belong to?
breitwartige Fadenschnecke (Aeolidia papillosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 5 Countries

Genus Aeolidia — 1 Species

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breitwartige Fadenschnecke
Aeolidia papillosa
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