Glossodoris aeruginosa from New Caledonia

December 23, 2004
From: Bill Rudman

Since Glossodoris aeruginosa has rarely been reported, here is a photo of the holotype.

PHOTO:   Banc Gail, S. Lagoon, between Noumea and Ile Ouen, New Caledonia, 30 m, 21 April 1988, AM C167978. Photo: P. Laboute

The name `aeruginosa' is Latin for being covered in verdigris, the green oxide found on tarnished copper or its alloys. This is a reference to the colour pattern of this species

Best wishes
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2004 (Dec 23) Glossodoris aeruginosa from New Caledonia. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/12600

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