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Additional Photos
frilly margin
intermediate
gills
rhinophores
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Glossodoris sp. #2
Maximum size: about 100 mm.
Identification:
The
body
of this species ranges from pale yellow to orange-tan with
paler blotches near the gills and rhinophores. It is smooth with wide,
flaring margins that can have many folds and there are two main
constrictions, one near the middle of the body and one behind the
gills. The mantle margin has a thin red line with a white submarginal
band.
The gills are translucent with orange and white edges and are vibrated.
The rhinophores have red lines on their posterior
margins and white lines on their anterior margins.
Natural history:
Glossodoris sp. #2
is a rare species known from only three animals found in rocky/rubble
areas at depths of 20-45 m (65-148 ft).
Distribution:
Maui and Oahu: may also be known from the Philippines.
Taxonomic notes:
This
species
was listed as Thorunna
nivalis in Bertsch and Johnson, 1981. It was first recorded in
Hawaii from Makaha, Oahu by Scott Johnson on Sept.
13, 1979.
Photo: Scott
Johnson: about 36 mm: Makaha, Oahu; Sept. 13, 1979.
Observations and comments:
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