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The dorid nudibranch, Acanthodoris brunnea, is known as the cedar-scented dorid because the pungent odor of cedar is given off when the animal is handled (Behrens, 1980). Other common names include the "brown thorned sea goddess" or the "brown spiny doris."

Behrens, D.W. 1980. Pacific Coast nudibranchs. Sea Challengers, Los Osos, California [2nd Edition, 1991]

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