Rostanga orientalis
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Rostanga orientalis

Rostanga orientalis is a species of sea slug, a dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Discodorididae.

Appearance

This dorid nudibranch is red, and the dorsum is covered with caryophyllidia; it is very similar to other species of Rostanga.

Distribution

Geography

This species was described from Hoi Ha, Hong Kong. It had previously been reported from Japan, but was misidentified as Rostanga muscula. It has also been reported from Korea.

Habits and Lifestyle

The food of this species is unknown. Most species of Rostanga feed on sponges of the family Microcionidae.

References

1. Rostanga orientalis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostanga_orientalis

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