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It was originally posted at these websites as Melibe engeli Risbec, 1937. Richard Willan writes: "This species of Melibe has recently been redescribed and the name established as Melibe rangii by Nathalie Yonow in her book on the sea slugs of the Red Sea." The most unique attribute of the genus Melibe and so of Melibe rangii is their method of feeding. They have no radular teeth and but have developed the oral veil into a large veil or "fish net" which they use to constantly scan the substrate as they crawl along. When the sensitive papillae on the inner edge of the oral veil touch a small crab or crustacean the edge of the veil is rapidly contracted, trapping the prey, which is then ingested. More informations on Melibe rangii as Melibe engeli are at Bill Rudman's Sea-Slug Forum! |
