Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos	Corolla spectabilis Dall, 1871   Maximum size: Identification:  This is a relatively large, transparent species with a broad swimming plate reticulated with bands of muscle fibers. It possesses a gelatinous, internal pseudoconch instead of an external calcareous shell. Mucus glands can be seen along the lateral edges of the plate. Natural history:  Corolla spectabilis is rarely seen at night in off-shore waters. Distribution:  Big Island: circumtropical. Taxonomic notes:  ( ) Photo:  Photo: Matthew D'Avella: pseudoconch damaged: 3 miles off the Kona Coast, Big Island; 12 m (40 ft) from the surface, at night; summer/fall, 2007. Observations and comments: Note 1:  ( )
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