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Proctonotidae

The family Proctonotidae (sometimes listed as the Zephyrinidae) includes species with long cerata resembling those of the aeolids. Many have an elevated ridge, or caruncle, between the rhinophores and the cerata may be autotomized when the animals are disturbed. They feed on bryozoans. At least three species are known from Hawaii, all in the genus Janolus.

Janolus mirabilis

Janolus toyamensis

Janolus
sp. #1
 
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