Durvilledoris lemniscata. from French Polynesia

October 11, 2001
From: Daniel Geiger

Hi Bill
Here is a new photo:
Chromodoris sp. French Polynesia, Moorea, August 2001, body approx. 5 mm.

Daniel

dgeiger@nhm.org

Geiger, D., 2001 (Oct 11) Durvilledoris lemniscata. from French Polynesia. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5432

Thanks Daniel,
This little chromodorid is Durvilledoris lemniscata. I named the genus after Dumont d'Urville who was in command of the French research vessel the Astrolabe during its great voyage of scientific discovery in the early years of the 19th century. Quoy & Gaimard, the naturalists on board, discovered this beautiful species during the voyage. A very appropriate animal for you to find in French Polynesia.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Oct 11). Comment on Durvilledoris lemniscata. from French Polynesia by Daniel Geiger. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5432

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