Discodoris lilacina from Japan

October 1, 2001
From: Nishina Masayoshi

Dear Dr.Rudman,
I think this is Discodoris lilacina. Although it is simple tone, I like to see this kind of animal.

Date: 21 April 2001
Location: Hachijo Is. Japan
Depth: 12m
Length: 30mm
Frequency on Hachijo: uncommon

Best Regards,
Nishina Masayoshi

nishina@hpe15.wips.co.jp

Nishina, M., 2001 (Oct 1) Discodoris lilacina from Japan. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5044

Dear Nishina,
It seems that smaller specimens of Discadoris lilacina are quite translucent in colour. You can see the darker patch of the viscera about a third the way down the body. At this size they seem quite capable of changing colour from almost translucent white to quite dark brown.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Oct 1). Comment on Discodoris lilacina from Japan by Nishina Masayoshi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5044

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