Dendrodorid Nudibranchs

Dendrodorids belong to a group of dorid nudibranchs sometimes referred to as porostomes, which include two families both lacking a radula (set of teeth). They feed essentially by spitting digestive enzymes onto their sponge prey, then sucking up the partially digested softened sponge tissue. Most species are highly toxic, with their toxicity generally derived from whatever sponges they are eating. At least one species seems to produce a substance irritating to a person's eyes; it's best not to rub you eyes after handling one.

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DENDRODORIDIDAE

Dendrodoris albopurpura
Dendrodoris cf albopurpura
Dendrodoris carbunculosa
Dendrodoris coronata
Dendrodoris denisoni
Dendrodoris elongata

Dendrodoris nigra

Dendrodoris cf rubra
Dendrodoris tuberculosa
Dendrodoris sp. e200
Dendrodoris sp. e362
Dendrodoris sp. e407
Dendrodoris sp. e642
Doriopsilla sp. e385