Pikachu Nudibranch Thecacera pacifica
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Description | |
The Pikachu Nudibranch (Thecacera pacifica) got its name from the Japanese Pokémon cartoon character which it resembles. This is a small species of nudibranch and not easy to spot. Therefore, sightings are special. |
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Scientific Rank | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: |
Mollusca (Mollusks / Molluscs)
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Class: |
Gastropoda
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Order: | Nudibranchia (Nudibranchs) |
Family: | Polyceridae (Polyceridae) |
Genus: | Thecacera (Thecacera) |
Species: | Thecacera pacifica |
Size | |
Average Size: | 2 centimetres |