Lifecycle of Philine auriformis

September 16, 2000
From: Michelle Chow

Hi Dr. Rudman
I am finally finishing up my thesis on the introduced Philine in California. However I was wondering if you could provide a reference or some information on Philine auriformis. My understanding and observations lead me to think that P. auriformis is an annual. Unfortunately, I have searched through all my literature and can't find anyone who states the above fact.
Any suggestions?

P.S. Note my changed email address
Cheers,
Michelle

mmchow@ucdavis.edu

Chow, M., 2000 (Sep 16) Lifecycle of Philine auriformis. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3014

Dear Michelle,
Glad to hear your thesis is nearing completion. I look forward to you publishing your results. Concerning the life span of P. auriformis. I know of no study on its life history. We assume that many of these animals are annuals but it's going to take a lot of time to prove it. Morton & Chiu's (1990) paper on P. orientalis summarise the very little factual information we have on Philine life span which is not much. Anything you can add wil be very welcome.

Morton, B. & Chiu, S.T., 1990. The diet, prey size and consumption of Philine orientalis (Opisthobranchia: Philinidae) in Hong Kong. Journal of Molluscan Studies, 56: 289-299.

Sorry I can't help more,
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 2000 (Sep 16). Comment on Lifecycle of Philine auriformis by Michelle Chow . [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/3014

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