Okenia barnardi from Japan

November 25, 2003
From: Yukari Sato

Hello Dr.Rudman,
I have found this animal at Zushi, Japan.
I guess this is Okenia barnardi. It was very glad to find this species for the first time.

Date: 2 Nov 2003
Depth: 15m
Length: 12mm.
Location: Zushi (near Hayama), Sagami Bay, Japan

Best regards,
Yukari Sato

yukarisss@hotmail.com

Sato, Y., 2003 (Nov 25) Okenia barnardi from Japan. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11457

Dear Yukari,
Thanks for these photos. This appears to be quite an uncommon species and since it was first described by Baba from Japan [Osaka Bay, Toyama Bay], it is good to get some photos of animals from Japan to join those on the Forum from Hong Kong
Best wishes
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Nov 25). Comment on Okenia barnardi from Japan by Yukari Sato. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11457

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