Dendrodoris limbata from Mediterranean France

June 28, 2005
From: Patrick Noel

Sea slug found in étang de Thau, in France. about 5-8 cm long, very visible orange-golden rim. Photo taken in June. Very common (many individuals seen per dive).

Locality: Etang de Thau, France. Mediterranean coast. Depth: 5 m. Length: 5-8 cm. 4 June 2005. muddy and weedy bottom. Photographer: Patrick Noel

Patrick Noel
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/pnoel/

patricknoel@wanadoo.fr

Noel, P., 2005 (Jun 28) Dendrodoris limbata from Mediterranean France. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14072

Dear Patrick,
The yellow edge is a good indicator of this species. It is Dendrodoris limbata. It often has a mottled grey and black mantle, but this is the only European species of Dendrodoris which can have a yellow edge.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2005 (Jun 28). Comment on Dendrodoris limbata from Mediterranean France by Patrick Noel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14072

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