Melibe viridis (species of sea slug)
A specific species of sea slug; the name is a compound of ムカデ (centipede) and メリベ (Melibe). Used in biological contexts.
Melibe viridis is popular with divers because of its unique appearance.
I looked up the ecology of Melibe viridis in an illustrated reference book.
Kanji spelling using 蜈蚣 for 'centipede'; very rare and mainly of academic or historical interest.
Compound of ムカデ (centipede) and メリベ (from the genus name Melibe). The exact derivation of the Japanese name is uncertain, but it likely refers to the centipede-like appearance of the sea slug.