Durvilledoris? from Enewetak Atoll
December 13, 1999
From: Scott Johnson
Hi Bill,
This species has some similarities to Durvilledoris pusilla, but I think it could be different. I've seen only two specimens, both taken at Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands, but both had identical coloration. The dorsum was more purple than any D. pusilla I've seen, the rhinophores deeper orange red, and the gills tipped with bluish-purple.
Scott
johnson@kmr.ll.mit.edu
Dear Scott,
It certainly has similarities to Durvilledoris pusilla but the colour of the gills (red with blue tips) and the foot (all blue) are quite different and reminiscent of Durvilledoris lemniscata.
It would be interesting to look at its anatomy.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.
