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Elysia cf. marginata sp. 2
Nomenclature
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Family: PlakobranchidaeGenus: Elysia
Species:
Elysia cf. marginata sp. 2
SUMMARY
“Elysia cf. marginata sp.2”: Parapodia with black marginal band and red submarginal band; edges may form one siphonal opening. Body covered with tiny discrete black and white spots. Pointed, elongated tail with red submarginal band running to tip. Proximal half of rhinophores white, distal half red-orange, with white spot at tip. Rounded pericardium, solid white, no spots. Four pairs of branching vessels exit renopericardium, longest pair running posteriorly towards tail with anasthomosing side branches. Egg masses contain regularly spaced blobs of bright yellow extra-capsular yolk; planktotrophic development.