Favorinus blianus from Scotland

July 27, 2004
From: Jim Anderson


Dear Dr. Rudman,
I found these Favorinus blianus during 2 dives around high water on Sunday 18 July 04 at Weasel Loch, Eyemouth on the east coast of Scotland, the west of the North Sea. There were several animals seen, approx 8 in number and all approx. 22mm in length and at depths from 8 - 14 metres with lots of spawn from Polycera quadrilineata and masses of Onchidoris bilamellata and spawn. The water temperature was 13.5 deg C.

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Jim Anderson

jander4454@blueyonder.co.uk

Anderson, J., 2004 (Jul 27) Favorinus blianus from Scotland. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/12704

Thanks Jim,
Any records of this rarely reported species are welcome. Did you actually seeing them on, or feeding on the egg masses? I am also interested to see the black markings on the posterior side of the rhinophores in one animal. I don't recall seeing any mention of that colour in the few published accounts of the species so that is a useful bit of additional information
Best wishes
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2004 (Jul 27). Comment on Favorinus blianus from Scotland by Jim Anderson. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/12704

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