Dermatobranchus from Pemba Island, Tanzania

October 27, 2009
From: Tamara Hartwich

Concerning message #12509:

Hi
I am wondering whether you can help me with identifying this Armina?

20 m, Pemba Island, Tanzania, Indian, 27 September 2009. Length: 15 mm. Photographer: Tamara Hartwich.

Thanks
Tamara Hartwich

tamhartwich@yahoo.com.au

Hartwich, T.M., 2009 (Oct 27) Dermatobranchus from Pemba Island, Tanzania. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22697

Dear Tam,

This is an arminid, but I suspect from its appearance that it is a species of Dermatobranchus. Most species of Armina are burrowers.We would need to look at its anatomy to be sure. Concerning its identity, this group is badly in need of revision, and I suspect finding a name at this stage is impossible. All I can do is call it Dermatobranchus sp. and put it with the miscellaneous Dermatobranchus

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2009 (Oct 27). Comment on Dermatobranchus from Pemba Island, Tanzania by Tamara Hartwich. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22697

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Dermatobranchus spp.

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