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Bornellidae

The family Bornellidae includes species with very narrow, elongate bodies and 4-6 pairs of dorso-lateral cerata-like projections, each bearing a feathery gill on the medial side. The long rhinophores reside within sheaths that have elongate papillae along their edges. Most bornellids are capable of actively swimming if disturbed. They feed on hydroids. Three species are known from Hawaii in the genus Bornella.

Bornella anguilla

Bornella pele

Bornella stellifer
 
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