Head of Bornella from S. Africa

November 11, 1999
From: Valda Fraser

Dear Bill
As requested, here is another photo of the head of our Bornella. A face not set to win a beauty contest!

Regards
Valda Fraser
    

iti04937@mweb.co.za

Fraser, V., 1999 (Nov 11) Head of Bornella from S. Africa. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1517

Dear Valda,
What an amazing animal. It has certainly decided that ostentatious rhinophore stalks are the way to go! Perhaps this is a defence mechanism?

I have seen nothing like this before.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 1999 (Nov 11). Comment on Head of Bornella from S. Africa by Valda Fraser. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1517

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