Elysia abei and E. amakusana

September 13, 2002
From: Yoshiaki J. Hirano

Dear Bill,
Concerning the recent topics on species identities of Elysia abei and E. amakusana, my student and I have reached the same conclusion that they are probably conspecific. We have been working on the two forms to find out what is responsible for the colour difference. Yes, the two readily copulate, we have confirmed it. We are hoping to present the result at the next meeting of the Malacological Society of Japan.

Best wishes,
Yoshi

hiranoyj@earth2.s.chiba-u.ac.jp

Hirano, Y.J., 2002 (Sep 13) Elysia abei and E. amakusana. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7950

Dear Yoshi,
Thanks for letting us know. I look forward to seeing your work published. It will be good to see some evidence.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

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