Haminoea hydatis from Malta

March 3, 2001
From: Constantine Mifsud

Bill,
In the Mediterranean there are two forms of Haminoea hydatis. A dark form and a lighter coloured form. I am posting a photo of the light coloured form from Malta found in weed washings from 0.5 m depth, in contrast to Jean-Paul's specimen from the Mediterranan coast of France. H. orteai, also from the near Atlantic, is distinguished by the unpigmented area around the eyes.

Regards,
Constantine

kejdon@orbit.net.mt

Mifsud, C., 2001 (Mar 3) Haminoea hydatis from Malta. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3878

Thanks Constantine,
Its nice to see some shelled opisthobranchs for a change
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

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