A new genus and species of nudibranch-mimicking Syllidae (Annelida, Polychaeta)

Abstract Nudibranch mollusks, which are well-known for their vivid warning coloration and effective defenses, are mimicked by diverse invertebrates to deter predation through both Müllerian and Batesian strategies. Despite extensive documentation across different taxa, mimickers have not been detect...

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Main Authors: Naoto Jimi, Temir A. Britayev, Misato Sako, Sau Pinn Woo, Daniel Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66465-4