Philine auriformis radula

August 10, 1998
From: Bill Rudman

Here are some SEM photos of the radular teeth of Philine auriformis. I have posted a comparison between the size of the radula of this species and the Californian species with which it has been identified.

UPPER: inner radular tooth from the right side.

LOWER: view from side of the radular ribbon showing the small reduced outer radular teeth.

PHOTOS: Alison Miller.

As I have discussed under the Californian species , differences in the penial anatomy and size of radular teeth show that the Californian species cannot be identified with Philine auriformis. .. Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 1998 (Aug 10). Comment on Philine auriformis radula by Bill Rudman. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/201

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