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AquaNISInformation system on aquatic non-indigenous and cryptogenic species |
Species | Aeolidiella indica [WoRMS] | |
Authority | Bergh, 1888 | |
Family | Aeolidioidea | |
Order | Nudibranchia | |
Class | Gastropoda | |
Phylum | Mollusca | |
Synonym (?) | ||
Sub-species level (?) | Not entered |
Native origin (?) | Not entered Comments: Pantropical Indo-Pacific, Tropical Atlantic |
Life form / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Carmona, L., Bhave, V., Salunkhe, R., Pola, M., Gosliner, T. M., Cervera, J. L. 2014. Systematic review of Anteaeolidiella (Mollusca, Nudibranchia, Aeolidiidae) based on morphological and molecular data, with a description of three new species. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 171(1), pp. 108-132. |
Sociability / Life stage (?) |
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Reproductive frequency (?) | Iteroparous |
Reproductive type (?) | Sexual References: Carmona, L., Bhave, V., Salunkhe, R., Pola, M., Gosliner, T. M., Cervera, J. L. 2014. Systematic review of Anteaeolidiella (Mollusca, Nudibranchia, Aeolidiidae) based on morphological and molecular data, with a description of three new species. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 171(1), pp. 108-132. |
Developmental trait (?) | Lecithotrophy Comments: Produces spirally coiled egg masses. |
Characteristic feeding method / Life stage (?) |
Comments: Found in South Africa associated with the sea anemone Anthothoe stimpsonii, upon which it feeds voraciously. |
Mobility / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Carmona, L., Bhave, V., Salunkhe, R., Pola, M., Gosliner, T. M., Cervera, J. L. 2014. Systematic review of Anteaeolidiella (Mollusca, Nudibranchia, Aeolidiidae) based on morphological and molecular data, with a description of three new species. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 171(1), pp. 108-132. |
Salinity tolerance range (?) | Unknown Comments: Not available. |
Habitat modifying ability potential (?) | Unknown Comments: Not available. |
Toxicity / Life stage (?) | Not relevant |
Bioaccumulation association (?) | Unknown Comments: Not available. |
Known human health impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Known economic impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Known measurable environmental impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Included in the Target Species list? | No References: HELCOM, 2009. Alien Species and Ballast Water [PDF] Available at: https://archive.iwlearn.net/helcom.fi/stc/files/shipping/Table_2_Alienspecies_%20lists_2009.pdf [Accessed 1 July 2024]. |
Association with vessel vectors (?) | Unknown Comments: Probably transported on ship hulls from the Indian Ocean. The widespread distribution of this species is likely due to shipping. |
Molecular information | Available NCBI (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?term=Anteaeolidiella+indica) |
Last update by | Sandra Gečaitė, 2024-09-02 |