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Doto coronata

Gmelin, 1791

Doto

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Latin name :	Doto coronata (Gmelin, 1791)
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Classification :	Nudibranchia [ Cuvier, 1817 ] ( Sea slugs )

Name :	Doto
Name :	Doto

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Main identification characters

This is an aggregate species consisting of Doto species which share the characteristics of red pigment spots on the tips of the ceratal tubercles and red pigment in the pseudobranch region on the inner face of each ceras. There are red to maroon pigment spots or streaks on the body. The smooth rhinophores have sheaths with dilated margins. The body is translucent white.

Typically about 10mm in length.

Possible confusions

The newly described species Doto hydrallmaniae and Doto sarsiae have only recently been separated from this complex by electrophoretic methods. It is likely that other morphs are also good sibling species.

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Feed

Probably feeds exclusively on the hydroid Eudendrium.

Cycle of life / Reproduction

The spawn consists of a ribbon which is laid in a concertina fashion.

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