Goniodoridae

/ˌɡoʊniəˌdɔrˈeɪdi/ noun

Definition

A family of marine nudibranch mollusks characterized by particular anatomical features.

Etymology

From Greek gonia (angle) + -odor- (tooth-related) + -idae (family suffix). A taxonomic term naming a mollusk family based on dental or angular features.

Kelly Says

Goniodorid nudibranchs are tiny sea slugs with intricate reproductive systems, and their family name hints at the angular or tooth-like structures that scientists used to identify them.

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