Family MADRELLIDAE Preston, 1911
Family Madrellidae. Madrella ferruginosa.(from Beesley, Ross & Wells 1998) [R. Plant]
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Family MADRELLIDAE Preston, 1911
Introduction
The processes encircling the dorsum of madrellids are elongate and conical. Within each process is an easily discharged sac of viscous pigment, taken-up from its encrusting bryozoan food and stored for defensive purposes. The rhinophores resemble an upside-down stove brush. The anus opens on the posterior right side.
[Compiled from Burn (in press 2012)]
General References
Burn, R. 2006. A checklist and bibliography of the Opisthobranchia (Mollusca: Gastropoda) of Victoria and the Bass Strait area, south-eastern Australia. Museum Victoria Science Report 10: 1-42
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Dec-2011 | OPISTHOBRANCHIA | 01-Dec-2011 | MOVED | Dr Robin Wilson |
| 01-Dec-2011 | 01-Dec-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 11-Jan-2016 | 25-Nov-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 24-Mar-2011 | (import) |