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Additional Photos
mature
branchia
rhinophores
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Thordisa sp. #5
Maximum size: about 25 mm.
Identification:
This
is
a golden-yellow species with tentacular papillae. The rhinophores are
solid yellow and the branchia are yellow, flecked with brown and
white.
Natural history:
Thordisa sp. #5 is
known from two animals found at between 3 and 8 m (10 and 30 ft) at moderately exposed rocky to mixed sites.
Distribution:
Maui.
Taxonomic notes:
It was first
recorded in Hawaii from Makena Landing, Maui by CP on Aug. 2,
2002.
Photo: CP: 7
mm: Makena Landing, Maui; Aug. 2, 2002.
Observations and comments:
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