Juvenile Phyllidia coelestis

February 10, 2006
From: Dave Morgan

Dear Bill,
My knowledge is limited I know, but Ii have searched to find other examples the same as my specimen and have been unsuccsesful. I can find similar, i have guessed at Phyllidia????

Locality: Seaventures Platform, Mabul, Sabah, Celebes sea. Depth: 17-18 m. Length: 3/8th inch or 8 mm. July 2005. Sandy bottom coral heads. Photographer: Dave Morgan

Can you identify for me please.
Thanks
Dave Morgan.

dave@seatreker.com

Morgan D A, 2006 (Feb 10) Juvenile Phyllidia coelestis. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15759

Dear Morg,
It is clearly a juvenile animal but the adult colur pattern is already there. It is Phyllidia coelestis. I guess the most distinctive features are the central black band which is broken by the yellow tubercles, and the yellow rhinophores.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Feb 10). Comment on Juvenile Phyllidia coelestis by Dave Morgan. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15759

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