Aeolidae

/ˌiːoʊˈlɪdeɪ/ noun

A family of small, colorful marine nudibranchs or sea slugs found in oceans worldwide, characterized by their tentacle-like appendages.

From 'Aeol-' + Latin '-idae' (family suffix). This taxonomic family name follows Linnaean nomenclature established in the 18th century for biological classification.

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