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Elysia (Tridachia) crispata |
Distribution |
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Lettuce sea slug; lettuce Nudibranch, Lettuce sea slug |
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Salat-Nacktschnecke |
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Krulsla-naaktslak |
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Limace de mer frisée, limace-scarole |
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Babosa de mar lechuga, lapa de lechuga, babosa escarola |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 12 Meters
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Hides among algae.
The animal is indifferent to the presence of humans
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 10 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
The animal can show variable colouring The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
