Another photo of Polycerella

February 18, 2000
From: Eric Pederson

Bill,
This is the last picture that I have of this critter. I hope it helps.

Also, you mentioned that currently, there is no common name for this slug. I was thinking that since the locals call the bryozoans "sauerkraut", that an appropriate name would be something on the order of "sauerkraut slug" or "kraut nudibranch".

Thanks for all your help,
Eric

eric.pederson@usm.edu

Pederson, E., 2000 (Feb 18) Another photo of Polycerella. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1920

Dear Eric,
I am pretty sure it is Polycerella. I have been meaning to post the rough sketch I sent you of my interpretation of your second photo so I have done so here with the photo.

I don't think there's much doubt about its identity even though I have never seen it alive or a photo of it.

Concerning a common name I guess 'Emerton's polycerid' would be my suggestion if you must have one.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 2000 (Feb 18). Comment on Another photo of Polycerella by Eric Pederson. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1920

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