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The new species: Ola Khalaf‟s Nudibranch (Diaphorodoris olakhalafi Khalaf, 2017) from the car
cemetery ground in Khorfakkan Sea, in a depth of 15 meter, and water temperature of 23
Celsius. Nudibranch size 5 mm. Photo by Gordon T. Smith (Searcaigh). 18 February 2012.
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Diet
This species feeds on encrusting colonial bryozoans.
Habitat
Diaphorodoris olakhalafi was found in sea water in a depth between 2 – 20 meters.
Distribution
The species Diaphorodoris olakhalafi lives in Khorfakkan Sea, eastern coast of the United
Arab Emirates, and the eastern coast of the Musandam Sea, Sultanate of Oman, Gulf of
Oman, Arab Sea, Indian Ocean.
Conservation
The species Diaphorodoris olakhalafi is endemic to the Gulf of Oman region. This species
is rare and must be protected.
Gazelle : The Palestinian Biological Bulletin – Number 149 – May 2017