Phyllidiella nigra from Sulawesi

December 23, 2002
From: Ginette Allard

Dear Bill,
Phyllidia or Phyllidiella? This photo is from the Bunaken area [NE Sulawesi, Indonesia] in July 2002. Photo: Frédéric André.
Thank you for your help,
Ginette Allard.
France

gigiallard@aol.com

Allard, G., 2002 (Dec 23) Phyllidiella nigra from Sulawesi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8466

Dear Ginette,
This is probably Phyllidiella nigra. There is a very similarly coloured species, Phyllidiopsis burni, but that differs in having a pale translucent edge to the mantle. As I can't see the edge clearly enough, the best I can do is guess.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2002 (Dec 23). Comment on Phyllidiella nigra from Sulawesi by Ginette Allard. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8466

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