Re: Philinopsis gardineri from nthn Mariana Islands
May 18, 2009
From: Yuji Fujie.
Concerning message #20077:
Dear Dr.Bill,
Here are three photos we thought were Philinopsis gardineri. This animal is very common in Saipan. However, most animals species don't have the white patches as shown in some of these photos. Usually the animal's body color is black with blue line - sometimes they hold a big party [12 July 2008 photo].I have not found their egg mass, yet.
Locality: LauLau Beach, 10 m, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Pacific Ocean, 09 March 2009 [spotted animals] & 12 July 2008 ['party' animals], sandy around. Length: 20 mm. Photographer: Yuji Fujie..
Best regards,
Yuji
scuba.element@gmail.com
Yuji Fujie, 2009 (May 18) Re: Philinopsis gardineri from nthn Mariana Islands. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22412
Dear Yuji,
I agree that the spotted animals are most likely to be P. gardineri, but I must say I haven't seen this colour form before. From your lower photo I can see that the spotted animal has the same bump on its head, showing it has the same foregut arrangement as in the typically coloured animals.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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