Acanthodoris pilosa (Abildgaard, 1789)
Hairy spiny doris
photo by Greenfield, Jim

Family:  Onchidorididae ()
Max. size:  2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 55 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean, Eastern Pacific , Arctic and the Mediterranean Sea. Subtropical to polar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Assumed maximum length from Ref. 822. This species is found in infralittoral areas particularly in gulfs and estuaries. It is known as an omnivore, predator and a scavenger. It feeds on planktonic and minute detrital food items through either suspension or deposit feeding (Ref. 87872).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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