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Mourgona sp. #3
Maximum size: ( )
Identification:
This
species is translucent-cream with flattened cerata that have faintly
toothed
margins. The branches of the digestive gland in the cerata have a
"palm-like" form. Opaque white spots are present near the outer edges of
the cerata and
there may be a patch of brown flecks on top of the head. The upper
branches of
the rhinophores are brown flammulated with cream apically.
Natural history:
Mourgona sp. #3 is known from one animal found under a rock in the intertidal or shallow subtidal at an exposed rocky site.
Distribution: Oahu.
Taxonomic notes:
It
was first recorded in Hawaii from Maile Reef, Oahu by Scott Johnson
in June, 1978. The genus is uncertain pending further work.
Photo: Scott Johnson: Maile Reef, Oahu: June, 1978.
Observations and comments:
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