Curnon granulosa

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Curnon granulosa
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C. granulosa
Binomial name
Curnon granulosa
(Vayssière, 1906) [1]
Synonyms

Charcotia granulosaVayssière, 1906 (original combination)

Curnon granulosa is a species of sea slug, a metarminoid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Curnonidae. [2]

Etymology

The genus name was originally a tribute to Dr. Jean Charcot, who led the expedition which discovered this species.

Distribution

This species was described from a single specimen found at 40 m depth at Booth Island, Antarctica. It has been described in more detail from specimens collected at Signy Island, Antarctica. [3]

Description

The body of Curnon granulosa is translucent white with branches of the pink digestive gland showing through the skin. The mantle is bordered by an opaque white band and the dorsal surface is covered by pointed tubercles which are tipped with white pigment. The rhinophores are translucent and tipped with white. [4]

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References

  1. Vayssière, A. J. B. M. 1906. Mollusques Nudibranches et Marséniadés. Expédition Antarctique Française (1903-1905). Commandee par le Dr. Jean Charcot. Sciences Naturelles: Documents Scientifiques, Mollusques, pp. 1-51, pls. 1-4.
  2. MolluscaBase (2019). MolluscaBase. Curnon granulosa (Vayssière, 1906). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1320723 on 2019-09-05
  3. Wägele, H., Barnes, D. K. A., and Bullough, L. W. (1995) Redescription of Charcotia granulosa Vayssière, 1906 (Nudibranchia: Arminoidea: Charcotiidae) from Signy Island, Antarctica. Journal of Molluscan Studies 61: 197-207.
  4. Rudman, W.B., 2007 (February 21) Charcotia granulosa (Vayssiere, 1906). [In] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney.