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Austraeolis catina

Ev. Marcus & Er. Marcus, 1967


Frank Krasovec I have this tentatively identified as Long Horn Aeolid; Austraeolis catina, but not confident. Thoughts?

Frank Krasovec Sorry, taken 18Sep13; Blue Heron Bridge; Riviera Beach, FL; 17' of water - at night.

Marli Wakeling I think that it might be Dondice occidentalis. http://opisthobranchia.lifedesks.org/files/opisthobranchia/images/002_dondice_occidentalis_fl_adupont_dscn5744.preview.jpg

Frank Krasovec Thanks, Marli. Anne Dupont confirmed Dontice occidentalis and linked to this photo she took several years ago - perfect match. http://www.jaxshells.org/aocci.htm

Message posted on Nudibase - sharing Nudibranch knowledge on 26 Sep 2013
Taxonomy
Animalia (Kingdom)
  Mollusca (Phylum)
    Gastropoda (Class)
      Heterobranchia (Subclass)
        Opisthobranchia (Infraclass)
          Nudibranchia (Order)
            Dexiarchia (Suborder)
              Aeolidida (Infraorder)
                Aeolidioidea (Superfamily)
                  Facelinidae (Family)
                    Austraeolis (Genus)
                      Austraeolis catina (Species)
Associated Species
Dondice occidentalis (1)