Bornella calcarata from St. Vincent Is.

September 24, 2002
From: Linda Ianniello

Dear Bill,
Attached is a photo of what matches the Bornella calcarata in Paul Humann's book. However, it is not at all like the specimen listed on the Forum. I have photographed it in Belize and Grand Turk and it was small, about 1.5 inches as described in Paul's book. However, this one from St. Vincent Island, Caribbean, was twice that size, a good 3 inches. It was found at night at a depth of about 60 feet, in August 2002. I also attached a close-up of the interesting shape of the head, and the gills along the side. Regards,
Linda I.

lindai@us.ibm.com

Ianniello, L., 2002 (Sep 24) Bornella calcarata from St. Vincent Is.. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7982

Dear Linda,
Thanks for these photos which I am sure are of Bornella calcarata. The specimen from Colombia, already on the Forum, is a preserved animal which has lost its colour in preservative. It has also lost the finer details of its living shape. That is why I have often commented that it is not a good idea to describe new species from preserved animals - they often a little resmblance to the living thing.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2002 (Sep 24). Comment on Bornella calcarata from St. Vincent Is. by Linda Ianniello. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7982

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