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Caryophyllidia

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Caryophyllidia are anatomical features of the external dorsal surface of dorid sea slugs. Caryophyllidia are sensory tubercles, surrounded by tiny needle-like structures called spicules, that are present on the outer mantle.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ↑ "slugophile.com". Archived from the original on 2011-08-27.
  2. ↑ "Marine species identification portal glossary".
  3. ↑ Camacho-GarcĂ­a, Y.E.; ValdĂ©s, Á. (2003). "Caryophyllidia-bearing dorid nudibranchs (Mollusca, Nudibranchia, Doridacea) from Costa Rica" (PDF). California Academy of Sciences. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)