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Tenellia sp. #20
Maximum size: 2 mm.
Identification:
The body and rhinophores of this species are
translucent-white with sky blue patches in front of and behind the
rhinophores. A transverse band of yellow crosses the front patch and
there are scattered yellow patches on the back patch. The
cerata are
translucent with
scattered gold flecks and the greenish-black digestive gland gives the
animal an overall dark color. Just below the white tip in each ceras
are irregular bands of
gold and bright blue.
Natural history:
The one known Tenellia sp. #20 was found on a dark
green hydroid (possibly Lytocarpia
niger) at 21 m (69 ft), and is
presumed to feed on that hydroid.
Distribution:
Maui: also
known from Hong Kong.
Taxonomic notes:
It was first recorded in Hawaii from Kanaio, Maui
by PF on Jan. 10, 1994 and was formerly placed in the genus Cuthona.
Photo: PF: 2
mm: Kanaio, Maui; Jan. 10, 1994.
Observations and comments:
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