White Dorid (Acanthodoris muricata)

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Common name: white dorid, doris

Scientific name:  Acanthodoris muricata

Locations: on rocks in lower intertidal

Seasonality:  available year round

Colors:  white

Size:  1/4" - 1+"

Collected:  by hand

Quantity:  sold by the each

Common name: white dorid, doris

Scientific name:  Acanthodoris muricata

Locations: on rocks in lower intertidal

Seasonality:  available year round

Colors:  white

Size:  1/4" - 1+"

Collected:  by hand

Quantity:  sold by the each

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.”