Dirona


Dirona is a genus of sea slugs, Pacific Ocean nudibranchs, marine, opisthobranch gastropod mollusks in the family Dironidae.
Dirona is the type genus of the family Dironidae.
This genus is characterized by large, broad cerata.

Distribution

These nudibranchs live on the West Coast of North America and Central America, some extending west into Japanese and Russian waters.

Habitat

Dironids live in various habitats, including the intertidal zone of rocky shores, bays and estuaries.

Life habits

Most species in this genus eat various species of bryozoans. Some also feed on hydroids and ascidians.

Species

Species within this genus include:
;Species brought into synonymy: