Glossodoris sp. 16 from the Egyptian Red Sea

December 14, 2009
From: Mónica Alonso

Dear Bill:

We found this specimen of Glossodoris at the Red Sea, in a place called Erg Somaya, near Hurghada.

We think it matches with Glossodoris sp.16 with no actual name.

Locality: Erg Somaya, near Hurghada, 15-18 m, Egypt, Red Sea, 10 June 2009. Length: 2-3 cm. Photographer: Luis Abad.

Regards,

Mónica


monicaalonso091170@hotmail.com

Mónca Alonso, 2009 (Dec 14) Glossodoris sp. 16 from the Egyptian Red Sea. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22960

Dear Mónica,

Yes this is what I am calling Glossodoris sp. 16. I am calling it that because at present it does not have a name. The yellowish sponge it is on could well be its food.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2009 (Dec 14). Comment on Glossodoris sp. 16 from the Egyptian Red Sea by Mónica Alonso. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22960

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