Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos   side   underside _______________	Dendrodoris cf. arborescens (Collingwood, 1881)   Maximum size:  about 38 mm. Identification:  This species is very similar to Dendrodoris nigra differing from that species in having an orange marginal line on its notum and foot as well as no white spots on its notum. It's branchia are probably also larger when fully extended. Natural history:  Dendrodoris cf. arborescens is known from only two animals found in shallow water. Distribution:  Big Island: Dendrodoris arborescens is widely distributed in the western Pacific. Taxonomic notes:  This species was first reported from Hawaii by Daniel Jennings-Kam from Kapoho, Puna, Big Island in March, 2013. We've opted to use "cf" since the branchia appear smaller than is typical for D. arborescens found elsewhere (though, that may be a matter of posture...). Photo:  Steve Zohn: found by Allison Gordon; Big Island; Dec. 14, 2024. Observations and comments: Note 1: ( )
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