Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos	Rhodope  sp. #2   Maximum size: 0.6 mm. Identification:  This is a tiny, worm-like animal with spicules embedded in its skin. It's similar to Rhodope sp. #1 but lacks a medial orange band. (Note 1) Natural history:  Rhodope  sp. #2 is a rarely seen species that lives insterstitially in sand. Distribution:  Oahu. Taxonomic notes:  It was first recorded in Hawaii from Kaneohe Bay, Oahu by the meiofauna team during MarineGeo in May, 2017. There's some chance it might turn out to be a juvenile of Rhodope sp. #1. Photo:  Katharina Jörger: 0.6 mm: 2017 MarineGeo; found by meiofauna team; Kaneohe Bay, Oahu; May, 2017. Observations and comments: Note 1:  Katharina Jörger sent the following information: "might be a juvenile of Rhodope sp. 1 but lacks orange coloration and spicules are thinner and slightly differ in shape."
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