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Nudibranchia

Nudibranchia is a diverse group of marine sea slugs traditionally comprising two major evolutionary lineages, Doridina and Cladobranchia. Nudibranchs are characterized by the absence of an adult shell and by a wide diversity of specialized external structures associated with respiration, feeding, defence, and sensory functions.

Felimare tricolor by Enric Madrenas

The taxonomic history of nudibranchs (Nudibranchia Cuvier, 1817) illustrates the transition from classifications based primarily on morphology and anatomy towards phylogenetic approaches incorporating anatomical, molecular, and developmental evidence. Nudibranchs were traditionally included among the “opisthobranchs”, an informal assemblage of marine gastropods characterized by frequent reduction or loss of the shell and various specialized respiratory structures. This traditional concept persisted into the twentieth century, when comparative anatomical studies increasingly demonstrated the complexity of the relationships among the groups included within Opisthobranchia and questioned its status as a natural evolutionary group.

Wägele and Willan (2000), based on an extensive analysis of morphological and anatomical characters, provided an influential phylogenetic framework for Nudibranchia. Their classification recognized two major divisions, Anthobranchia, corresponding broadly to the dorid nudibranchs, and Cladobranchia, comprising the traditional aeolid, arminid, and dendronotid groups. This framework subsequently influenced several classifications of nudibranchs and heterobranch gastropods.

The development of molecular and transcriptomic approaches during the twenty-first century provided new evidence for relationships among nudibranch lineages and led to numerous changes in their classification. Molecular studies revealed that some traditional groupings did not correspond to evolutionary lineages and provided evidence for relationships that could not always be inferred from external morphology alone. Consequently, classifications of Nudibranchia have continued to be revised as new phylogenetic evidence has become available.

Korshunova et al. (2025) proposed a major reorganization of the higher classification of nudibranchs. In their treatment, the name Nudibranchia was restricted to the lineage corresponding essentially to Cladobranchia, while the dorid nudibranchs were separated and recognized as the order Doridida. The authors also substantially reorganized the higher classification of the cladobranch lineages and reinstated several traditional suborders.

This interpretation was subsequently reconsidered by Moles et al. (2026) in their broader assessment of taxonomic stability in marine heterobranchs. They argued that taxonomic decisions should take into account not only phylogenetic relationships but also the diagnosability and stability of taxa, the continuity of established nomenclature, and the consequences of major nomenclatural changes. In the case of nudibranchs, they supported retaining the established name Nudibranchia in its broader sense rather than restricting it to Cladobranchia.

The framework adopted here therefore follows the broader concept of Nudibranchia supported by Moles et al. (2026). Under this interpretation, the order retains its traditional scope and includes Doridina and Cladobranchia as its two principal evolutionary lineages.

Nudibranchs exhibit an exceptional diversity of body forms and specialized structures. Aeolid and related cladobranch lineages commonly possess cerata or other dorsal appendages, while dendronotid and tritoniid forms may develop elaborate branched or dendritic processes. Dorid nudibranchs generally have a more compact body and a posterior arrangement of secondary gills. These different body plans are associated with diverse feeding strategies, defensive mechanisms, sensory adaptations, and ecological relationships.

Nudibranchia occupies a wide range of marine environments, from shallow coastal and intertidal habitats to deeper regions of the continental shelf and slope. Many species are closely associated with particular prey organisms, including cnidarians, sponges, bryozoans, and other sessile invertebrates. These trophic associations are frequently reflected in their morphology, behaviour, and defensive strategies.

The diversity of nudibranchs is also reflected in their classification. Relationships among several major lineages have been revised repeatedly as anatomical, developmental, and molecular evidence has accumulated. Consequently, the higher classification of the group should be regarded as a framework that may continue to change as new phylogenetic evidence becomes available.

The systematic synopsis of Nudibranchia adopted here follows the broader concept supported by Moles et al. (2026), in which the order includes the two major lineages Doridina and Cladobranchia.

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