Phyllodesmium macphersonae (Burn, 1962) is a animal in the Myrrhinidae family, order Nudibranchia, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Phyllodesmium macphersonae (Burn, 1962)
Phyllodesmium macphersonae is a zooxanthellae-hosting sea slug found in Australia, Tanzania, and Japan that feeds on octocorals.
Phyllodesmium macphersonae (Burn, 1962) is a species of sea slug. Adults of this species range in length from 4 mm to 35 mm. This species hosts symbiotic zooxanthellae within its body. Its known distribution includes Australia, Tanzania, and Japan. In its ecosystem, this slug feeds on octocorals.
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