Sea Bunny

The Sea Bunny (Jorunna parva) is a species of dorid nudibranch, a shell-less marine gastropod mollusc in the family Discodorididae found in Coral Triangle, East Africa to Japan.

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Physical Appearance

Jorunna parva is about 1 cm. long on average. Its black-and-white rhinophores somewhat resemble a rabbit's ears. The sea bunny's external gills are located near its rear. Its body is covered in papillae, fleshy protuberances used for sensory functions, giving it the appearance of a furry animal. There are multiple colorations of Jorunna parva, including yellow, white, and green, though the latter is rarely photographed.

Abilities

These cute little sea slugs are VERY toxic to their predators.

Ecology

Jorunna parva are hermaphrodites, meaning they produce both sperm and egg cells. They cannot fertilize the eggs themselves. Like most other members of its genus, Jorunna parva’s diet consists of sponges in the family Chalinidae. These sponges contain toxins that can be used for cancer treatments.

Behavior

While the sea bunny is not the most dangerous sea creature towards humans.

Distribution and Habitat

The Sea bunny was described from Kii Province, Japan. Jorunna parva has subsequently been reported from the Philippines, Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles and Réunion but there are some doubts as to whether it is really a species complex. The Jorunna parva are concentrated in areas where there is an abundance of food and where resources are easily acquired. They often cling to submerged vegetation and spend the majority of the time at the bottom of tropical waters.

Movement Pattern: Nomadic
Individual Type: Solo
Population Trend: Increasing
Population: ???
Locomotion: Aquatic
Habitat: Warm Littoral; Cold Littoral; Warm Intertidal; Cold Intertidal; Coral Reef; Barrier Reef.
Earth:
- Extant (Resident): Japan

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