Berthella ocellata from Mediterranean France

October 21, 2005
From: Francis Bronnec

Hello,
I believe this slug is Berthella ocellata but I've never seen such a whitish specimen.

Locality: Frontignan, France, Mediterranean Sea. Depth: 12 m. Length: 50 mm. 15 september 2005. Photographer: Francis Bronnec

Is it really this species.
Thanks for your help,
Francis Bronnec

fbronnec@aol.com

Bronnec, F., 2005 (Oct 21) Berthella ocellata from Mediterranean France. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15066

Dear Francis,
From the shape of its head, with enrolled rhinophores and grooves along the edges of the oral veil, this is clearly a pleurobranch. Although very white, I would assume that it is Berthella ocellata. Hopefully a local expert can confirm that for us.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2005 (Oct 21). Comment on Berthella ocellata from Mediterranean France by Francis Bronnec. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15066

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