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Naked Sea Butterfly

Clione limacina

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Pteropoda ›Family: Clionidae ›Genus: Clione

About

Clione limacina, known as the naked sea butterfly, sea angel, and common clione, is a sea angel (pelagic sea slug) found from the surface to greater than 500 m (1,600 ft) depth. It lives in the Arctic Ocean and cold regions of the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans. It was first described by Martens in 1676 and became the first gymnosomatous (without a shell) "pteropod" to be described.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Naked Sea Butterfly?
The scientific name of Naked Sea Butterfly is Clione limacina.
What kingdom does Naked Sea Butterfly belong to?
Naked Sea Butterfly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Naked Sea Butterfly belong to?
Naked Sea Butterfly belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Naked Sea Butterfly belong to?
Naked Sea Butterfly belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Naked Sea Butterfly belong to?
Naked Sea Butterfly belongs to the order Pteropoda.
What family does Naked Sea Butterfly belong to?
Naked Sea Butterfly belongs to the family Clionidae.
What genus does Naked Sea Butterfly belong to?
Naked Sea Butterfly belongs to the genus Clione.