The Chromodorididae (Opisthobranchia: Mollusca) of the Indo-West Pacific: Chromodoris epicuria, C. aureopurpurea, C. annulata, C. coi and Risbecia tryoni colour groups

1987/08/01 by W. B. RUDMAN · 4 citations
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Environmental Science · #Marine Biology and Ecology Research #Ichthyology and Marine Biology #Marine and fisheries research

paper · doi:10.1111/j.1096-3642.1987.tb01357.x

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Abstract

Twenty-five species of chromodorid nudibranchs from the Indo-West Pacific are described including nine which are new to science. There are six new species of Chromodoris, two of Noumea and a new species which forms the type of a new monotypic genus. Of the other species discussed in this paper, ten are species of Chromodoris, five Risbecia and one Digidentis. Species with the following colour patterns are discussed: white with orange or yellow spots; white with yellow (or orange) and purple spots; white with purple spots or patches and mantle border; white with a sinuous submarginal brown band. A full review of the relevant literature is included as is a discussion on Indian Ocean and West Pacific species pairs.

Citations

• The Chromodorididae (Opisthobranchia: Mollusca) of the Indo-West Pacific: Chromodoris quadricolor, C. lineolata and Hypselodoris nigrolineata colour groups

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