Phyllidia varicosa mimic

November 15, 2002
From: Rosalind Day

I am currently researching the Holothuroidean Bohadschia graffei and am trying to gather information on the juveniles which mimic Phyllidia varicosa. I did not find any juveniles in Wakatobi Marine National Park, south east Sulawesi, Indonesia where my research was carried out. If any one has any information on sightings of juveniles from anywhere I would love to hear from you.
Many Thanks
Ros Day
Essex University

rcday@essex.ac.uk

Day, R., 2002 (Nov 15) Phyllidia varicosa mimic. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8412

Dear Ros,
Wolfgang Seifarth's photo shows just how remarkable this mimicry is.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

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