Oxynoe sp. 1

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This species has been observed on Madagascar Island


Order : Sacoglossa
Superfamily :  Oxynooidea
Family : Oxynoidae
Distribution : Madagascar
Maximal size : 10 mm
Abundance :

Species characteristics :

Body pale green without azur-blue spots on the external surface, like in Oxynoe viridis
   
  Cream papillae occur on the external surface, especially along the parapodia margins

Rhinophore pale green like the rest of the body

oxynoe sp1
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Photo Alain-Benoît Rassat
Madagascar, Nosy bé, 2 m, size : 10 mm

Remarks :

Identification confirmed by Hsini Lin but we can also considered that is a variant of Oxynoe viridis without blue coloration....            

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