Thuridilla albopustulosa from Japan

November 16, 2003
From: Yukari Sato

Hello Dr.Rudman,
I have found this animal, which I think is Thuridilla albopustulosa, at Zushi, Sagami bay, Japan. It is one of the sea slugs which I love very much. It grows to about 20mm. I am happy if you have any comments.

All photos are from Zushi(near Hayama), Sagami Bay, Japan
Upper right: 8 Jun 2003, Depth: 27m. Size: 15mm.
Lower left: 4 May 2003, Depth: 20m, Size: 7mm.
Lower right photos: 27 April 2003, Depth: 20m, Size: 12-15mm.

Best regards,
Yukari Sato

yuks@cg7.so-net.ne.jp

Sato, Y., 2003 (Nov 16) Thuridilla albopustulosa from Japan. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11397

Dear Yukari,
It is a beautiful animal. I am particularly interested in the animal alongside that you photographed in April. It does not have the typical white spots but I agree that it appears to represent a colour variant
Best wishes
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Nov 16). Comment on Thuridilla albopustulosa from Japan by Yukari Sato. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11397

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