Goniodoris

/ˌɡoʊniˈɒdərɪs/ noun

Definition

A genus of small, colorful sea slugs (nudibranchs) found in various ocean environments.

Etymology

From Greek gonia (angle) + odor- (tooth) + -is (feminine singular ending). A genus name emphasizing angular or tooth-like features characteristic of these mollusks.

Kelly Says

Goniodoris nudibranchs are tiny masterpieces—some species are bright red, others spotted, and they feed on bryozoans, making them specialized hunters in the microscopic underwater world.

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