Discodoris from Nelson Bay

January 27, 1998
From: David & Leanne Atkinson

This is from Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales, off shore from the Fisherman's Co-op. 5 April 1997.
Thanks,
David & Leanne Atkinson.

atkin@hunterlink.net.au

Atkinson, D. & L., 1998 (Jan 27) Discodoris from Nelson Bay. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/51

It is Discodoris lilacina. One of the many names that has been given to this common tropical dorid is Discodoris fragilis in recognition of the 'fragile' mantle skirt which the slug can break off when it is disturbed.... Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 1998 (Jan 27). Comment on Discodoris from Nelson Bay by David & Leanne Atkinson. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/51

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Discodoris lilacina

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