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Additional Photos
dark
side
front
rear
broad processes
more yellow
young, 1.5 mm
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Murphydoris sp. #1
Maximum size: 8-10 mm.
Identification:
This
is a cream animal speckled with brown on the sides and front of
its
notum. It may occasionally have yellow highlights. The rhinophores are simple and their bases are surrounded by a
low shelf. There are two large, lumpy extrabranchial processes but no
obvious branchia. A band of dark, lateral blotches extends from just behind the processes to the tip of the foot.
Natural history:
Murphydoris sp.
#1 is a moderately rare species found in moderately
exposed to exposed rocky habitats at depths of 2-9 m (6-30 ft).
Distribution:
Big Island, Maui and Oahu.
Taxonomic notes: It was first
recorded in Hawaii by Terry Gosliner. It was formerly listed as Goniodoridella sp. #1. It's probably close to Murphydoris adusta.
Photo: Jenna Szerlag: about 3 mm: Maalaea Bay, Maui; Nov. 14, 2021.
Observations and comments:
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