papillose elysia

papillose elysiaRows of white papillae cover the outer parapodia, whose margins have a tan to dark-brown band. It feeds mainly on algae of the genus Penicillus.What does it look like?The outer surfaces of the parapodia are covered with white papillae, and their margins are tan to dark brown. Tan papillae line the margins, which have several siphonal openings.Where has it been found?Rows of white papillae cover the outer parapodia, whose margins have a tan to dark-brown band. It feeds mainly on algae of the genus Penicillus.It feeds mainly on algae of the genus Penicillus. When disturbed, it swims by undulating its parapodia.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.