Facelina auriculata from sthn England

May 7, 2005
From: Jack Sewell


Hi.
This attractive nudibranch was found on the recently sunk HMS Scylla on the south coast of England. In March this year we are unsure of the species. Could have been Facelina or Coryphella. The specimen measured approximately 2 cm in length. rhinophores were annulate and I think the other features are apparent in the pictures.

(There are also 2 smaller individuals also shown in the picture, but I think identification of these would be difficult if not impossible from these images due to the size!)

Locality:  Wrech of HMS Scylla, offshore near Plymouth, Devon/Cornwall, England. English Channel. Depth: 20m +. Length: 2 cm. March 2005. on wreck of frigate (war ship) Photographer: Jack Sewell.

Jack Sewell

jase@mba.ac.uk

Sewell, J., 2005 (May 7) Facelina auriculata from sthn England. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/13714

Dear Jack,

Form your mention of lamellate rhinophores, the arangement of the cerata and the scattered iridescent blue spots on the body and cerata, I think this is Facelina auriculata, but I would like soem confirmation - or a better answer - from someone more familiar with the north Atlantic fauna.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2005 (May 7). Comment on Facelina auriculata from sthn England by Jack Sewell. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/13714

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