Dorididae

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Family: Dorididae

Group: Marine Invertebrate, Species

Scientific NameCommon NameSummary
Acanthodoris hudsoniHudson's Dorid
Acanthodoris nanaimoensisNanaimo NudibranchThis nudibranch feeds on colonial ascidians and bryozoans, and can be found in the intertidal area. It is easily recognized by the brown or reddish gills and rhinophores. At first sight, it may look somewhat like Stearn's ear-shell (Marsenina stearnsii), which also feeds on colonial ascidians, but this species has little flecks on the body, rather than pits.
Peltodoris nobilisSea lemonThis common nudibranch feeds on sponges, and is usually found in the lower parts of the intertidal, on large rocks. This species is sometimes found in surprisingly exposed areas, with waves crashing over small individuals.