Diniatys dubia
(Schepman, 1913)

Order: CEPHALASPIDEA
Family: Haminoeidae

PHOTO

Upper: Guam, Cocos-Sand Is., 1 m; Length 12.7 mm; 16 October 1971. C.100.  Lower:Shell 7.4 x 4.5. Guam, Bile Bay, 17 m. 18 July 1998; C.100. Photos: Clay Carlson & Patty Jo Hoff

Most of the cephalaspidean bubble shells were described solely from their empty shells. Often we need to know their anatomy before they can be condifidently placed in genera, and sometimes families. Clay Carlson & Patty Jo Hoff have been investigating the diverse fauna found in Guam, ad this identification is based on their studies.

"The nature of the gizzard plates - single rows of rods; as well as the downward extension of the columella - suggest this haminoeid belongs in this genus" ... Clay Carlson & Patty Jo Hoff

  • Schepman, M.M. (1913). The Prosobranchia, Pulmonata and Opisthobranchia Tectibranchiata, Tribe Bullomorpha, of the Siboga Expedition. Monograph 49. .
Authorship details
Rudman, W.B., 2005 (October 12) Diniatys dubia (Schepman, 1913). [In] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/factsheet/dinidubi

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