Chromodoris purpurea from Israel
July 1, 2006
From: Joseph Elayani
Hi Bill ,
This ID as Chromodoris purpurea was made by Matan from the local Israeli slug fourm but this slug looks like giant compared (at least 7 cm long) to the average 2 cm other reported .
Locality: Caesarea ,Underwater Archeological Park, 7 meters, Israel, Mediterranean Sea, 23 Jun 2006, Rocky bottom. Length: 7 cm. Photographer: Elayani Joseph.
Best Regards ,
Joseph
elayani@gmail.com
Elayani, J., 2006 (Jul 1) Chromodoris purpurea from Israel. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17018Dear Yossi,
Thanks for this 'giant'. I am not sure how large it grows but certainly records on the Forum are no longer than 30 mm. If you ever see it laying eggs or on a sponge, photos would be very welcome. I must say I am very attracted to the colourful polychaete worm. Was it harassing the chromodorid or did their paths just cross?
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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