Aegires villosus ... Aegires villosus is a species of sea slug. It is a dorid nudibranch, a shell-less marine gastropod mollusc in the family Aegiridae. [1]

Aegires villosus Farran, 1905. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=531083 on 2025-12-12. original …

Sep 19, 2007 · The species of the genus Aegires are all small, and feed on calcareous sponges. The purple tipped papillae make this species easily recognisable. Note however from the …

Sep 21, 2025 · Ringipleura (Subterclass) Nudipleura (Superorder) Doridida (Order) Doridoidei (Infraorder) Onchidoridoidea (Superfamily) Aegiridae (Family) Aegires (Genus) Aegires …

The Aegires villosus is a relatively small nudibranch, reaching a maximum size of around 25 millimeters in length. Its body is typically a vibrant orange-red color, covered in numerous, …

Members of the order Nudibranchia are simultaneous hermaphrodites. Mating behavior: Both individuals darts their penis toward each other to induce one to act as a male and the other as …

Ponta do Ouro, Zavora and Paindane. Geographic distribution. Indo-West Pacific.

Aegires villosus Author: Farran, 1905 Order: Nudibranchia Family:Aegiridae Maximum Size: 25 mm Sightings: Sunshine Coast

Back to Dorid Nudibranchspage Hairy Norse God Category: Dorid Nudibranchs Scientific Name: Aegires villosus Size: Up to 0.5 in. (1.2 cm) Distribution: Indo-West Pacific Mollusca(Phylum)

Sep 17, 2025 · Aegires villosus constitutes a distinct species within the order of sea slugs, specifically classified as a dorid nudibranch. This marine gastropod mollusc, lacking an …