Phyllodesmium sp. 3
Order: NUDIBRANCHIA
Suborder: AEOLIDINA
Family: Glaucidae
PHOTO
Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 18m. July 2000. Size: 30mm. Photo: Valda Fraser.
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Authorship detailsRudman, W.B., 2000 (August 6) Phyllodesmium sp. 3 [In] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/phyllosp3
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And another Phyllodesmium from South Africa
June 5, 2001
From: Valda Fraser
Dear Bill
A pinkish one! I look forward to hearing what it is. Thanks.
Locality: Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal, SOUTH AFRICA - 18m
Date: July 2000
Size: 30mm
Regards
Valda Fraser
iti04937@mweb.co.za
Dear Valda,
This is almost certainly a species of and possible the same as one of the translucent white species you have sent photos of - or perhaps P. poindimiei. I would need some specimens to sort these animals out.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.