White Dorid Acanthodoris muricata
White Dorid Acanthodoris muricata

White Dorid (Acanthodoris muricata)

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White Dorid (Acanthodoris muricata)
Please Note: This is a wet, live, science specimen.

The White Dorid (Acanthodoris muricata) is a small, elegant nudibranch found on rocks in the lower intertidal zone. With its white, velvety body covered in fine papillae, this sea slug is a striking example of marine adaptation and camouflage. Dorids feed primarily on bryozoans and are prized specimens for studying molluscan anatomy, coloration, and ecology.

Common name: White dorid, doris
Scientific name: Acanthodoris muricata
Locations: On rocks in lower intertidal
Seasonality: Available year round
Colors: White
Size: ¼” – 1+”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each

Uses: Excellent for aquariums, classroom study, and marine biology education focused on nudibranch behavior and ecology.

Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.

White Dorid (Acanthodoris muricata)
Please Note: This is a wet, live, science specimen.

The White Dorid (Acanthodoris muricata) is a small, elegant nudibranch found on rocks in the lower intertidal zone. With its white, velvety body covered in fine papillae, this sea slug is a striking example of marine adaptation and camouflage. Dorids feed primarily on bryozoans and are prized specimens for studying molluscan anatomy, coloration, and ecology.

Common name: White dorid, doris
Scientific name: Acanthodoris muricata
Locations: On rocks in lower intertidal
Seasonality: Available year round
Colors: White
Size: ¼” – 1+”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the each

Uses: Excellent for aquariums, classroom study, and marine biology education focused on nudibranch behavior and ecology.

Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.

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A white dorid attached to lobster trap, like a speck of snow!

A white dorid attached to lobster trap, like a speck of snow!

Tidepool Tim says,  “White dorids are infrequent. Sometimes we see them on lobster traps and sometimes only on rocks in the inter-tidal areas. They are a very small, frail and delicate creature. No idea how they spawn or feed. If you look closely on their backs you will see a veil of tiny bumps or papillae. These must be used for protection or for digestion purposes. They too have antennas and a gill ring on their dorsal side. They make great aquarium specimens as they like to cling to the glass and be seen.”