Dermatobranchus ornatus from Sagami Bay

August 2, 2001
From: Nishina Masayoshi

Dear Dr.Rudman,
Here is a photo of Dermatobranchus ornatus that Chikako took on 7th July, 2001 at Enoura beach, Sagami Bay, Japan.

Depth: 12m
Size: 50mm
Comment: Common here

Nishina Masayoshi

nishina@hpe15.wips.co.jp

Nishina, M., 2001 (Aug 2) Dermatobranchus ornatus from Sagami Bay. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/4972

Dear Nishina & Chikako,
This is a very brightly coloured specimen compared with others I have seen, and which we already have on the Forum. Are your specimens always so brightly coloured?
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Aug 2). Comment on Dermatobranchus ornatus from Sagami Bay by Nishina Masayoshi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/4972

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