Hero formosa from Scotland

December 6, 2001
From: Jim Anderson

Dear Dr. Rudman,

Another Scottish example for you. It is Hero formosa, found in January 2000 at Loch Fyne on the west coast; [Lephinchapel Reef at 20 metres on the smooth silty rock surface to the north side of the reef].

This rare wee animal was mistaken for a small clump of Dead man's fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) but was identified later when the slides were developed.

Best regards,
Jim A

jander4454@aol.com

Anderson, J., 2001 (Dec 6) Hero formosa from Scotland. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5750

Thanks Jim,
Bill Rudman

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Hero formosa