The shape of Elysia viridis

October 6, 2000
From: Peter H. van Bragt


Hallo Bill,

Here are some more images of Elysia viridis that have recently been found in the Netherlands:

These specimen were found at "De Zeelandbrug" (Zierikzee), Oosterschelde in August 2000

Best regards
Peter H. van Bragt

vanbragt.phjm@hsbrabant.nl

van Bragt, P.H., 2000 (Oct 6) The shape of Elysia viridis. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3038

Dear Peter,
I have separated thse photos from the others you sent of Elysia viridis as they show the shape of an elysiid so well. When the parapodial flaps fold out it clearly looks like a leaf. Eveline Marcus, and others have shown that the branching of the veins, so clearly visible in the lower photo are a useful character in distinguishing species.

What I am not clear of is the function of these veins. Perhaps Kathe Jensen or Cynthia Trowbridge could give us an idea.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2000 (Oct 6). Comment on The shape of Elysia viridis by Peter H. van Bragt . [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3038

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