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Additional Photos
![](../thumbnails/Platydoris-sp1-193bs.jpg)
underside
![](../thumbnails/Platydoris-sp1-193es.jpg)
branchia
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more white
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Platydoris sp. #1
![Platydoris sp. #1](../photos/Platydoris-sp1-193a.jpg)
Maximum size: 40 mm.
Identification:
This
is a firm, flattened species. The notum is translucent cream
intricately flecked and blotched with light brown, dark brown and
white. The
rhinophores and branchia are light brown.
Natural history:
Platydoris sp. #1
is a rare species found in tide pools and subtidally to about 5 m (16
ft) at moderately protected to exposed rocky sites.
Distribution:
Maui and Oahu.
Taxonomic notes:
It was first
recorded in Hawaii at Makua, Oahu by Scott Johnson on July 31,
1978.
Photo: CP: 40
mm: Napili Bay, Maui; Dec. 12, 2004.
Observations and comments:
Note
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