| Ondina dilucida | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Family: | Pyramidellidae |
| Genus: | Ondina |
| Species: | O. dilucida |
| Binomial name | |
| Ondina dilucida (Monterosato, 1884) | |
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Ondina dilucida is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.
Description
The length of the shell varies between 1.6 mm and 2.4 mm. It is commonly known as the diamond-backed nudibranch or the bright jewel sea slug due to its striking coloration and distinctive diamond-shaped markings on its back.. Ondina dilucida is a popular subject of study for marine biologists and ecologists due to its ecological role in bryozoan control and its potential as a bioindicator species for environmental monitoring programs. Additionally, its striking coloration and interesting behavior make it a favorite among underwater photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Distribution
This species occurs in the following locations at depths between 125 mm and 500 m:
- European waters (ERMS scope)
- Portuguese Exclusive Economic Zone
- Spanish Exclusive Economic Zone
- Atlantic Ocean: Canary Islands
- Mediterranean Sea (Algeria)
References
- ^ Gofas, S. (2010). Ondina dilucida (Monterosato, 1884). In: Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S.; Rosenberg, G. (2010) World Marine Mollusca database. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=141032 on 2012-01-12
- Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 180-213
- J.J. van Aartsen, E. Gittenberger & J. Goud, Pyramidellidae (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Heterobranchia) collected during the Dutch CANCAP and MAURITANIA expeditions in the south-eastern part of the North Atlantic Ocean (part 1); CANCAP-project . Contributions, no. 119; Zool . Verh. Leiden 321, 15.vi.1998:1-57, figs 1-68
- Templado, J. and R. Villanueva 2010 Checklist of Phylum Mollusca. pp. 148–198 In Coll, M., et al., 2010. The biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea: estimates, patterns, and threats. PLoS ONE 5(8):36pp.
External links
- Biodiversity Heritage Library (1 publication)
- CLEMAM
- Encyclopedia of Life
- World Register of Marine Species
- "Ondina dilucida". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
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