Facelina stearnsi or Austraeolis stearnsi

January 19, 2006
From: Jim Lyle

Dr. Rudman,
I've been in withdrawal for the past three weeks and am eagerly anticipating the return of my daily slug fix!

FYI: In Dave Behrens' newest book on Eastern Pacific Nudibranchs, he lists Facelina stearnsi as Austraeolis stearnsi (Cockerell, 1901). The fact sheet for this branch should be updated with the new (old?) name.
Best,
Jim Lyle

Lyle, J,, 2006 (Jan 19) Facelina stearnsi or Austraeolis stearnsi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15605

Dear Jim,
Glad to know that your mornings will be calm again - I hope you aren't one of those people who kicks the dog when things go wrong! Concerning Facelina stearnsi. I had noticed Austraeolis starting to creep in but I could find no published reference and after checking with Dave Behrens I find the relevant paper - from the Perth conference is still 'in press'. So at present there is no published evidence to support the genus change. I guess I should keep the status quo until I get a chance to read - and agree with - the arguments presented by the authors.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Jan 19). Comment on Facelina stearnsi or Austraeolis stearnsi by Jim Lyle. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15605

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