Durvilledoris pusilla - abnormal rhinophores

June 29, 2006
From: Ching-Yao Chan


Dear Bill,

When I first saw this small animal I didi not notice the rhinophores, but when I looked more carefully I noticed their strange Y-shape.

Locality: Kenting, 8 metres, Taiwan, 23 June 2006. Length: 10 mm. Photographer: Ching-Yao Chan.

I particulalry wanted to share the photos with you.

Best wishes,
C.Y.Chan
http://seaslug.myweb.hinet.net

logic.chan@msa.hinet.net

Chan, C.Y., 2006 (Jun 29) Durvilledoris pusilla - abnormal rhinophores. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17000

Dear Ching-Yao,

Thanks for these photos. It is a strange abnormality. I wonder if it is twice as efficient at smelling its food?

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Jun 29). Comment on Durvilledoris pusilla - abnormal rhinophores by Ching-Yao Chan. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17000

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