Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos   mature   branchia   rhinophores	Thordisa sp. #5   Maximum size:  about 25 mm. Identification:  This is a golden-yellow species with tentacular papillae. The rhinophores are solid yellow and the branchia are yellow, flecked with brown and white. Natural history:  Thordisa sp. #5 is known from three animals. The first two were found at between 3 and 8 m (10 and 30 ft) at moderately exposed rocky to mixed sites. The third was found, at night, in a large tide pool at < 1 m (< 3 ft). Distribution:  Maui and Oahu. Taxonomic notes:  It was first recorded in Hawaii from Makena Landing, Maui by CP on Aug. 2, 2002. Photo:  CP: 7 mm:  Makena Landing, Maui; Aug. 2, 2002. Observations and comments: Note 1:  ( )
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