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Additional Photos
underside
young, 2 mm
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Cuthona sp. #18
Maximum Size: 4 mm.
Identification:
The
body
of
this
animal is white with contrasting mahogany cerata,
rhinophores and cephalic tentacles that have scattered white blotches.
The tips of the cerata are slightly swollen and darker.
Natural History:
The two known Cuthona sp. #18 were found in Halimeda
kanaloana beds at a depth
of 12-14 m (39-46 ft).
Distribution:
Maui: widely distributed in the western and central Pacific.
Taxonomic notes:
This
species
is
listed
in several sources as Cuthona
acinosa (Risbec, 1928).
However, Terry Gosliner suggested that it may not be identifiable as
that species from the original description. (pers. com.) It was first
recorded
in Hawaii from Black Rock, Maui by CP on Apr. 10,
2005.
Photo: CP: 4
mm: Black Rock, Maui; Apr. 10, 2005.
Observations and comments:
Note
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