Elysia cf. tomentosa sp. 5
Biology:
This is one of six distinguishable cryptic species in the Elysia tomentosa complex, most of which are presently undescribed. It is known from Lord Howe Island, Australia and Thailand.
Uses:
Krug, P.J., Vendetti, J.E., Retana, J., Rodriguez, A., Hirano, Y., and Trowbridge, C.D. 2013. DNA barcoding of mitochondrial and nuclear loci reveals rampant cryptic speciation among sea slugs studied for drug discovery, plastid symbiosis and biological control. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, in press.