Rob & Sue Peatling
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Madrella ferruginosa Alder & Hancock, 1864
Madrella ferruginosa grows to about 4,5 cm. Very similar in shape and colour to Madrella sanguinea, but is a darker orange or red-brown colour and grows to a much larger size.
This species feeds exclusively on bryozoan. Both species have a gland at the base of each ceras , which exudes a bright yellow or orange secretion (possibly from its bryozoan food).it is well camouflaged against its bryozoan prey.
Madrella ferruginosa grows to about 4,5 cm. Very similar in shape and colour to Madrella sanguinea, but is a darker orange or red-brown colour and grows to a much larger size.
This species feeds exclusively on bryozoan. Both species have a gland at the base of each ceras , which exudes a bright yellow or orange secretion (possibly from its bryozoan food).it is well camouflaged against its bryozoan prey.
