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Atagema intecta (Kelaart, 1858b)
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Identification:
This species has blunt tubercles decorated with low papillae. There is
an irregular white line running along the midline of the notum from the
rhinophores to the branchia.
Natural history:
Atagema intecta is
a rare dorid known from only a few animals. It is found in shallow,
rocky habitats.
Distribution:
Big Island, Oahu, Pearl & Hermes Reef and Midway: widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific.
Taxonomic notes:
It was first recorded in Hawaii at Fort Kam Reef, Oahu by Scott Johnson on
Oct. 16, 1977 and is referred to in some sources as Trippa intecta.
Photo: PF:
Midway Atoll; June, 1993.
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