Curnonidae is a family of nudibranchs, shell-less marine gastropod molluscs or sea slugs, in the superfamily Proctonotoidea.
Description The Curnonidae are a small family of nudibranchs with representatives in the Southern Ocean including South Africa.
Etymology The genus name was originally a tribute to Dr. Jean Charcot, who led the expedition which discovered this species.
Genera The following genera are recognised in the family Curnonidae: Curnon d'Udekem d'Acoz, 2017 [= Charcotia Vayssière, 1906 (junior homonym)] Pseudotritonia Thiele, 1912 [= Telarma Odhner, 1934]
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