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Elysia sp. #12
Maximum size: 4 mm.
Identification: This species is
translucent cream with white flecks, scattered violet ocelli with
orange centers and iridescent orange flecks. Green branches of the
digestive gland
show through the body wall and the parapodia are low with two chimneys.
There are faint white scallops on the sides of the parapodia. The eye
spots
are
better developed than in most Elysia
spp, extending downward into the underlying tissue as lozenge-shaped
masses.
Natural history:
Elysia sp. #12 is a rare
species. The only two
animals known were found in moderately exposed to exposed rocky
habitats at depths of 1-3 m (3-10 ft). When held, they showed
unusually
strong positive phototaxis.
Distribution:
Maui.
Taxonomic notes:
First
recorded in Hawaii from Hekili Point, Maui by CP on March 30,
2002.
Photo: CP:
2.8 mm: Honokohau, Maui; Aug. 6, 2002.
Observations and comments:
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