Bornella stellifer from South Africa

January 24, 2000
From: Valda Fraser

Dear Bill
Which is this, Bornella adamsi or Bornella stellifer?
Location: South Coast KwaZulu-Natal SOUTH AFRICA. Park Rynie - 25m
Size: 35mm
Date: 27 December 1999

Regards
Valda Fraser

iti04937@mweb.co.za

Fraser, V., 2000 (Jan 24) Bornella stellifer from South Africa. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1719

Dear Valda,
Quite a few names have been given to animals which are now usually considered to be Bornella stellifer. The colour of the reticulate pattern varies from dull yellow brown to bright orange and can range from a few scattered patches and irregular lines to a distinct network all over the body. It also appears that the length of the papillae is proportionally longer in smaller specimens.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 2000 (Jan 24). Comment on Bornella stellifer from South Africa by Valda Fraser. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1719

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