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Additional Photos
underside
young, 2.5 mm
egg mass
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Placida cremoniana (Trinchese, 1893)
Maximum size: 11 mm.
Identification:
This
is a distinctive species with a pale orange body that has only a
few
small cream flecks. The distal half of the cerata, the dorsal surfaces
of the rhinophores and the sides of the head are velvet-black.
Natural history:
Placida cremoniana
is a moderately rare species found in moderately exposed to highly
exposed rocky habitats at depths of < 1 to 3 m (< 3 to 10 ft). It
shows a diurnal activity pattern when held and secretes a very strong
mucous "drag-line" when dislodged. It lays a flattened, cream egg mass
that hatches in about three days in the laboratory.
Distribution:
Maui: circumtropical.
Taxonomic notes:
First
recorded in Hawaii from Kalepolepo, Maui by PF on Nov. 18, 1991.
Photo: CP: 11
mm: Ulua Beach, Maui; April 2, 2005.
Observations and comments:
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