Elysia tomentosa from Heron Island (1)

December 4, 2001
From: Julie Marshall


Dear Bill,

Following Bob Bolland's photos of an Elysia with similarities to Elysia tomentosa here is a photo of what is probably Elysia tomentosa from Heron Island [Great Barrier Reef] It was 18mm long. In a separate message I have sent photos of two more animals which are much more papillose. I think they are probably all the same species. All were found at the reef crest at low tide under dead coral slabs, usually on Halimeda.

Best wishes,
Julie Marshall

juliemarshall@netspace.net.au

Marshall, J., 2001 (Dec 4) Elysia tomentosa from Heron Island (1). [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5766

Thanks Julie,
Following Kathe's comments I guess I will wait for her opinion on your animals. Interestingly, like Bob's photos, yours all have a white pericardium. I don't know if that is significant or just a coincidence.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Dec 4). Comment on Elysia tomentosa from Heron Island (1) by Julie Marshall. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5766

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