Berthelinia caribbea is a species of a sea snail with a shell comprising two separate hinged pieces or valves. It is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Juliidae.

Distribution

The type locality for this species is Port Royal, Jamaica.[1]

Description

This species has a translucent greenish colour. There may be a few brown lines on the body and the head.[2]

Ecology

Berthelinia caribbea feeds on Caulerpa verticillata.[2]

References

  1. ^ Jensen K. R. (November 2007). "Biogeography of the Sacoglossa (Mollusca, Opisthobranchia)" Archived 2013-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. Bonner zoologische Beiträge 55(2006)(3-4): 255–281.
  2. ^ a b Rudman (July 15, 2010). "The Sea Slug Forum - Berthelinia caribbea". www.seaslugforum.net.


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