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Additional Photos
underside
young, 2 mm
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Tenellia acinosa (Risbec, 1928)
Maximum Size: 4 mm.
Identification:
The
body
of
this
animal is white with contrasting mahogany cerata,
rhinophores and cephalic tentacles that have scattered white blotches.
The tips of the cerata are slightly swollen and darker.
Natural History:
The two known Tenellia acinosa from Maui were found in Halimeda
kanaloana beds at a depth
of 12-14 m (39-46 ft).
Distribution:
Maui and Pearl & Hermes Reef: widely distributed in the western and central Pacific.
Taxonomic notes: This
species
is
listed
in several sources as Cuthona
acinosa (Risbec, 1928). It was first
recorded
in Hawaii from Black Rock, Maui by CP on Apr. 10,
2005. Some sources list it as Trinchesia acinosa.
Photo: CP: 4
mm: Black Rock, Maui; Apr. 10, 2005.
Observations and comments:
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