White variation of Geitodoris heathi

July 28, 2007
From: Robert Lee


Hi Bill,

I've seen the past discussion regarding the white dorids on the west coast and thought I would send this photo which was taken in Carmel last weekend. Jeff Goddard has ID'd these critters as Geitodoris heathi. Perhaps this adds another piece to the puzzle.

Locality: Point Lobos, Carmel, 18m, CA, USA, Pacific Ocean, 15 July 2007, rocky reef. Length: 80-100mm. Photographer: Robert Lee.

-Rob

robert.h.lee@oracle.com

Lee, R. H., 2007 (Jul 28) White variation of Geitodoris heathi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/20264

Hi Robert,

These white dorids drive me crazy. The coin toss here is between Geitodoris and Doris montereyensis. I tend to agree with Jeff that it is the former based on the texture of the notal surface.

Thanks for sharing,
Dave Behrens

Behrens, D.W., 2007 (Jul 28). Comment on White variation of Geitodoris heathi by Robert Lee. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/20264

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