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side
pale
underside
egg mass
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Abronica sp. #4
Maximum size: about 10 mm.
Identification:
The
body of this species and the inner bases of the cerata are
translucent rose flecked with yellow or white. The middle part of each
ceras is
slightly
swollen and bright white. There are thin yellow and rose rings
subapically and the tip is pale blue shading to white. The rhinophores
are flecked with white.
Natural history:
Abronica sp. #4 is
a moderately rare species that has been found in moderately protected
to exposed rocky habitats and Halimeda
kanaolana
beds at depths of 1-15 m (3-50 ft). It lays a pale pink egg
mass. The eggs hatch in about three days in the laboratory.
Distribution:
Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai: also known from Papua New Guinea, the Marshall Islands and Indonesia.
Taxonomic notes:
It was first
recorded in Hawaii from Maalaea Bay, Maui by CP on May 7,
1991 and was formerly placed in the genus Cuthona.
Photo: PF: 7
mm: off Makena, Maui; May 9, 1999.
Observations and comments:
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