Caryophyllidia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Caryophyllidia are anatomical features of the external dorsal surface of dorid sea slugs. Caryophyllidia are sensory tubercles, surrounded by tiny needle-like structures called spicules, that are present on the outer mantle.[1][2][3] ↑ "slugophile.com". Archived from the original on 2011-08-27. ↑ "Marine species identification portal glossary". ↑ Camacho-García, Y.E.; Valdés, Á. (2003). "Caryophyllidia-bearing dorid nudibranchs (Mollusca, Nudibranchia, Doridacea) from Costa Rica" (PDF). California Academy of Sciences. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) vteGastropod anatomyShell Aperture Apex Body whorl Callus Columella Lip Lira Nacre Periostracum Peristome Planispiral Plait Protoconch Sculpture Selenizone Siphonal canal Siphonal notch Spire Stromboid notch Suture Umbilicus Valve Varix Whorl Other hard parts Clausilium Love dart Operculum Pearl Radula External soft parts Caryophyllidia Caudal mucous pit Cerata Cnidosac Mantle Mentum Notum Parapodium Pneumostome Rhinophore Semper's organ Siphon Suprapedal gland Internal soft parts Albumen gland Circulatory system of gastropods Crop Ctenidium Digestive system of gastropods Diverticula Excretory system of gastropods Gastric shield Hancock's organ Hepatopancreas Hypobranchial gland Nephridium Nervous system of gastropods Nidamental gland Odontophore Oesophageal pouch Osphradium Reproductive system of gastropods Respiratory system of gastropods Sensory organs of gastropods Other Epiphragm Pseudofeces Torsion Circumesophageal nerve ring Trochophore Tyrian purple Veliger This gastropod-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte Related Articles