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Tritonia sp. #4
Maximum size: 80 mm.
Identification:
This
is
a large, flattened, rust-red species with scattered white
flecks on its notum. The cerata form short, lateral clumps.
Natural history:
Tritonia sp. #4
has been photographed from HURL submersibles at
depths of 114-564 m (374-1850 ft). It probably feeds on deep water
gorgonians.
Distribution:
Big Island, Oahu, Molokai and "Bank 11."
Taxonomic notes:
It
was
first recorded in Hawaii by the Undersea Research Laboratory (HURL)
during Makali'i submersible dive # M-58, principal investigator Gary
McMurtry,
Jan 10, 1982.
Photo:
HURL-NOAA archives, Paul Scheuer (PI): 80 mm: 367 m (1204 ft); Oahu;
Feb. 14, 1983.
Observations and comments:
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