Cyerce sp. 1. - small version?

July 20, 1999
From: C. Carlson & P.J. Hoff

Bill,
Here is an animal similar to the last Cyerce posting from the GBR. We have recorded 39 specimens; the largest measured 5.5mm. If they are the same, the pronounced difference in size is perplexing (but would make yours easier to dissect).

Lower animal 4.8mm, upper 3.2mm. On the reef between Cocos and Merizo, 6m; 27 September 1970.

Clay & Patty Jo

clay.carlson@kuentos.guam.net

Carlson, C. & Hoff, P.J., 1999 (Jul 20) Cyerce sp. 1. - small version?. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1083

Dear Clay & Patty Jo,
Your animals certainly look the same as the Great Barrier Reef specimens but the size difference is remarkable. Any evidence of reproduction, or is it possible that your animals for some reason (food shortage, predation etc) don't reach maturity?
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 1999 (Jul 20). Comment on Cyerce sp. 1. - small version? by C. Carlson & P.J. Hoff. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1083

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