Phidiana sp. 1

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This species has been observed on Mayotte Island


Order : Nudibranchia
Suborder : Dexiarchia
Superfamily : Aeolidioidea
Family : Facelinidae
Distribution : Mayotte
Maximal size : 10-15 mm
Abundance :


Species characteristics :

The body is translucent white with opaque white, orange and black spots

The rhinophores are slender each has 4 white annuli on the upper half

Cerata translucent cream with black dots at the base

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Photo Philibert Bidgrain
Mayotte, "Gombé Ndroumé", less 1 m, 21 December 2011, size : 10-15 mm

Remarks :

An undescribed species...

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Philibert Bidgrain

Mayotte, "Gombé Ndroumé", less 1 m, 21 December 2011, size : 10-15 mm

 

Cerata details...

Cerata translucent cream with black dots at the base


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