Re: Elysia viridis from Mediterranean sea
May 12, 2009
From: Dominique Horst
Concerning message #21032:
Hi Bill,
Looking at all the messages about Elysia viridis, I've deduced I have met Elysia viridis at last.
It seems that this species has many colour variations. Is there any explanation about a possible function of the blue spots ?
Locality: Antibes, 12 m, France, Mediterranean sea, 3 May 2009. Length: 10mm. Photographer: Dominique Horst.
Kind regards,
Dominique
dominique.horst@wanadoo.fr
Horst, D., 2009 (May 12) Re: Elysia viridis from Mediterranean sea. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22439Dear Dom,
I'm afraid I know of no explanation for these iridescent blue spots. They are found in some other species of Elysia but whether this should suggest a functional significance or whether it is just a co-incidence I can't say.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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