Leminda
| Leminda | |
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| the frilled nudibranch, Leminda millecra | |
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| Subclass: | Heterobranchia
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| Genus: | Leminda Griffiths, 1985[1]
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Leminda is a genus of nudibranchs in the family Lemindidae.[2]
The one species in this genus of marine gastropod molluscs has so far only been found around the South African coast.
Taxonomy[edit]
Leminda has been considered as the only genus in the family Lemindidae Griffiths, 1985. Leminda is the type genus of the family Lemindidae.[3]
Description[edit]
The body of these animals is robust and elevated, and has a velum, or anterior veil. The margin of the mantle is expanded and waving and is held above the body. The foot is large and well-developed. The rhinophores are smooth and retract into smooth small sheaths. The radula is broad and arranged in multiple series with hook-shaped teeth. The digestive gland branches extensively into the mantle margin. The animal has no eyes. A bag used in copulation opens between the male and female reproductive openings[1]
Etymology[edit]
The genus name comes from an adaptation of the describing author's daughter's name.
Species[edit]
There is only one species of Leminda described, the type species Leminda millecra Griffiths, 1985 from southern South Africa.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Griffiths R.J. (1985). "Description of a new South African Arminacean and the proposed re-instatement of the genus Atthila Bergh (Mollusca, Opisthobranchia)". Ann. S. Afr. Mus. 95(7).
- ^ MolluscaBase (2019). MolluscaBase. Leminda Griffiths, 1985. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=570834 on 2019-09-05
- ^ Bouchet, P. (2014). Leminda Griffiths, 1985. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=570834 on 2015-02-15