Leminda
# Leminda

Leminda is a genus of nudibranchs in the family Lemindidae.

The one species in this genus of marine gastropod molluscs has so far only been found around the South African coast.

## Taxonomy

Leminda has been considered as the only genus in the family Lemindidae Griffiths, 1985. Leminda is the type genus of the family Lemindidae.

## Description

The body of these animals is robust and elevated, and has a velum, or anterior veil. The margin of the mantle is expanded and waving and is held above the body. The foot is large and well-developed. The rhinophores are smooth and retract into smooth small sheaths. The radula is broad and arranged in multiple series with hook-shaped teeth. The digestive gland branches extensively into the mantle margin. The animal has no eyes. A bag used in copulation opens between the male and female reproductive openings

## Etymology

The genus name comes from an adaptation of the describing author's daughter's name.

## Species

There is only one species of Leminda described, the type species Leminda millecra Griffiths, 1985 from southern South Africa.

