Re: Elysia viridis from Mediterranean sea

May 12, 2009
From: Dominique Horst

Concerning message #21032:

Hi Bill,

Looking at all the messages about Elysia viridis, I've deduced I have met Elysia viridis at last.
It seems that this species has many colour variations. Is there any explanation about a possible function of the blue spots ?

Locality: Antibes, 12 m, France, Mediterranean sea, 3 May 2009. Length: 10mm. Photographer: Dominique Horst.

Kind regards,
Dominique

dominique.horst@wanadoo.fr

Horst, D., 2009 (May 12) Re: Elysia viridis from Mediterranean sea. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22439

Dear Dom,

I'm afraid I know of no explanation for these iridescent blue spots. They are found in some other species of Elysia but whether this should suggest a functional significance or whether it is just a co-incidence I can't say.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2009 (May 12). Comment on Re: Elysia viridis from Mediterranean sea by Dominique Horst. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22439

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