title: Dinosaur nudibranch
text: # Dinosaur nudibranch
  
  The dinosaur nudibranch (Melibe liltvedi) is a species of dendronotid nudibranch, and is only found in South Africa. It is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Tethydidae.
  
  ## Distribution
  
  This species is endemic to the South African coast and has only been found on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in 10 to 20 m.
  
  ## Description
  
  The dinosaur nudibranch is a white nudibranch distinguished by its large extendable hood. Puffy paired cerata extend down the notum and there is a projection of unknown function behind the rhinophore sheath.
  
  ## Ecology
  
  The dinosaur nudibranch feeds on small crustaceans, capturing them with its oral hood.
  
  