Chromodoris purpurea from Israel

July 1, 2006
From: Joseph Elayani

Hi Bill ,

This ID as Chromodoris purpurea was made by Matan from the local Israeli slug fourm but this slug looks like giant compared (at least 7 cm long) to the average 2 cm other reported .

Locality: Caesarea ,Underwater Archeological Park, 7 meters, Israel, Mediterranean Sea, 23 Jun 2006, Rocky bottom. Length: 7 cm. Photographer: Elayani Joseph.

Best Regards ,
Joseph

elayani@gmail.com

Elayani, J., 2006 (Jul 1) Chromodoris purpurea from Israel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17018

Dear Yossi,
Thanks for this 'giant'. I am not sure how large it grows but certainly records on the Forum are no longer than 30 mm. If you ever see it laying eggs or on a sponge, photos would be very welcome. I must say I am very attracted to the colourful polychaete worm. Was it harassing the chromodorid or did their paths just cross?
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Jul 1). Comment on Chromodoris purpurea from Israel by Joseph Elayani. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17018

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