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Pruvotfolia
sp. #1
 
Pruvotfolia sp. #1
Maximum size:  8-13 mm.

Identification:  This species is translucent-cream with strongly inflated cerata arranged in well-defined arcs. The digestive gland stops well short of the tips of the cerata and there are no cnidosacs. The rhinophores are smooth (though they may appear slightly wrinkled when contracted). The foot corners are sharply re-curved, but short. The tips of the rhinophores and cerata are frosted with white.

Natural history:  Pruvotfolia sp. #1 is known from a single animal found drifting in the water column, at night, at a depth of about 7 m. (23 ft).

Distribution:  Big Island.

Taxonomic notes:  This species is somewhat similar to "Pruvotfolia? sp. e699" on Scott Johnson's site. It was first recorded in Hawaii at Puako, Big Island by Rob Johnson on July 23, 2023.

Photo:  Rob Johnson: 8-13 mm, Puako, Big Island; July 23, 2023.

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