Re:Thorunna florens from Tulamben, Bali

October 29, 2008
From: Marcel Tanke

Concerning message #20788:

Hi Bill,
Here are another 2 pictures of Thorunna florens from Tulamben. There is quite some difference in body shape. The first one much more round than the second.

Locality: Tulamben, Bali, about 15 m, Indonesia, 30 September 2008, black sand. Length: 2 cm. Photographer: Marcel Tanke.

Best regards,
Marcel

marceltanke@cs.com

Tanke, M.A., 2008 (Oct 29) Re:Thorunna florens from Tulamben, Bali. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21991

Thanks Marcel,

Because they have no hard skeleton, shape in these animals is quite changeable. They can be quite elongate when moving but much shorter and wider when at rest or when feeding. Its possible the animal in the upper photo is feeding but I can't make out enough detail to be sure.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2008 (Oct 29). Comment on Re:Thorunna florens from Tulamben, Bali by Marcel Tanke. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21991

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