Doto ussi
Scientific name : Doto ussi
Small cryptic species, with the back completely covered with spherical cerata. Pale green colour, rhynophores with sheath. 2 cm. In the above photo, 2 specimens are shown, with antennae looking in the opposite directions. Many species of Doto exist, associated with different hydroids, mostly undescribed.
Associated organisms Usually associated with the hydroid Aglaophenia cupressina, on which it feeds and lays its eggs.
Habitat:
Reef front
Distribution:
Indo-West Pacific
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