Philinopsis depicta from the eastern Mediterranean
May 14, 2009
From: Bogi Cesare
Dear Dr. Rudman,
I send you two photos of a problematic (for me ) species collected in Palmahim (Israel). I suspect it may be Philinopsis depicta but your opinion is very much appreciated.
Many thanks for your kindly help.
Bogi Cesare
Livorno
Italy
bogicesare@tiscali.it
Cesare, B., 2009 (May 14) Philinopsis depicta from the eastern Mediterranean. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22464Dear Bogi,
Yes this is Philinopsis depicta.
I have included a close-up from one of your photos to show the gill in the much reduced mantle cavity. Aglajids have a flattened internal shell which is embedded in the 'posterior shield' which extends back from the end of the body. The gill and body openings, such as the anus, reproductive opening and kidney opening are on the underside of this posterior shield. These structures are enclosed by the foot and the parapodial lobes which fold up each side.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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