Facelina rubrovittata from Southern Spain

January 25, 2001
From: Alma Sánchez


Dear Dr. Rudman,
Here is a photo of Facelina rubrovittata ( Costa, A., 1866) with the typical colour pattern.

Data: Bay of Algeciras (Strait of Gibraltar, Southern Spain), Size: 20 mm, Depth: 18 m., Date: April 2000.

Best Wishes,
Alma Sánchez

Sánchez, A. , 2001 (Jan 25) Facelina rubrovittata from Southern Spain. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3584

Dear Alma,
Thanks for the photo. I have included a large view of the head to show the swellings on the rhinophores, which are, according to Schmekel & Portmann (1982), only found in adults.

By the way, have you an email address I can add to your messages?
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Jan 25). Comment on Facelina rubrovittata from Southern Spain by Alma Sánchez . [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3584

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