White form of Berthella martensi from Reunion Island

May 20, 2005
From: Philibert Bidgrain

Dear Bill,
Reunion Island sea slugs.

We have found this white form of Berthella martensi. I think that we see in this photo right down the inside of the cylindrical rhinophore on the right side. Is it possible?

This specimen was found and photographed by Emmanuel Eby  "Les antennes" at Saint Leu, Reunion Island, Indian Ocean. 12 m, size: 20-25 mm, 04 May 2005.

The usual colour form of Berthella martensi found in Reunion Island is like the Mauritius specimen described in your site by Marina Poddubetskaia (message: #8319 )

Best Regards
Philibert Bidgrain
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Bidgrain, P., 2005 (May 20) White form of Berthella martensi from Reunion Island. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/13819

Dear Philibert,
This species certainly seems to have a remarkable colour range. I have seen white animals with brown spots, but not one such as yours. The photo does show the right rhinophore 'end on' so you can see right down into the tube.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2005 (May 20). Comment on White form of Berthella martensi from Reunion Island by Philibert Bidgrain. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/13819

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