Bornella anguilla from South Africa

May 28, 2000
From: Valda Fraser


Dear Bill

A new Bornella, or maybe a variation?
Whatever it is, it is magnificent!
Locality: Scottburgh - 20m - south coast KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA.
Date: 21 May 2000
Size: 80mm

Regards
Valda Fraser

dlibrary@mweb.co.za

Fraser, V., 2000 (May 28) Bornella anguilla from South Africa. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2456

Dear Valda,
Yes this is indeed a spectacular animal. Its name is Bornella anguilla which means the 'eel Bornella', a reference to its swimming behaviour.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 2000 (May 28). Comment on Bornella anguilla from South Africa by Valda Fraser. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2456

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