Re: Doto sp. 9 from Singapore

February 1, 2005
From: Debby Ng

Dear Dr Rudman

Thanks for getting back so promptly! [message 12800] we're thrilled by your answers! Here are some more of Paul Tan's photos.

Locality: Pulau Hantu, an island south of the mainland Singapore. Hantu Besar West, submerged reef, outer part Depth: 12m, Found on giant hydroids. 21 November 2004 Photographer: Paul Tan

Thanks again for ur kind assistance.
Warmest regards,
Debby

billr@austmus.gov.au

Ng, D., 2005 (Feb 1) Re: Doto sp. 9 from Singapore. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/12801

Dear Debby,
Thanks for these extra photos. This species is remarkable in how large the terminal tubercle on each ceras can become. It also seems to show that the rhinophores sheath has tubercles around the edge - mimicking the shape of the cerata it seems. I am pretty sure from these photos it is not the species Doto bella that Baba described from Japan. Unfortunately I have not seen a photo or recent description of an animal from Japan that matches Baba's description.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2005 (Feb 1). Comment on Re: Doto sp. 9 from Singapore by Debby Ng. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/12801

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