Glossodoris hikuerensis from Sulawesi

December 20, 2002
From: Mary Jane Adams

Hi Bill,
When I first saw this Glossodoris hikuerensis in Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, I noticed that the gills were not out. I waited a long time without disturbing it, but they never emerged; not even a tip. I think they were missing. It was about 3cm long.

Depth: about 10 meters
Length: about 3cm
Divesite: Palau Abadi
Date: November 22, 2002.

Best regards,
Mary Jane

divepng@yahoo.com

Adams, MJ., 2002 (Dec 20) Glossodoris hikuerensis from Sulawesi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8651

Thanks Mary Jane,
This is an interesting observation. If its gills are absent then it must be getting enough oxygen through its skin to survive
Cheers,
Bill Rudman

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