Photo of Marioniopsis viridescens taken by Hamid Rezai at Farur Island, Iran (verified by Richard Willan)
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Gastropoda
Order
Nudibranchia
Suborder
Dendronotina
Family
Tritoniidae
Species
Marioniopsis viridescens
Information
Comment from expert, Richard Willan: This tritoniid nudibranch is characterised by the long and slender body, rather sparse gills that are supported on tall stalks, beige or brown background colour, and the distinct opaque white pattern down the centre of the dorsum.