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Additional Photos
pale
underside
egg mass
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Cuthona sp. #4
Maximum size: 7 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:
Cuthona sp. #4 is
a 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:
Maui: also known from Papua New Guinea and the Marshall Islands.
Taxonomic notes:
First
recorded in Hawaii from Maalaea Bay, Maui by CP on May 7,
1991.
Photo: PF: 7
mm: Kamaole, Maui; May 9, 2001.
Observations and comments:
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