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Limapontia senestra

<p><em>Limapontia senestra</em> (Quatrefages, 1844)</p>

Cladophora; foodplant of Elysia viridis, Limapontia senestra and Limapontia capitata. In rock pool, Lleyn Peninsula, Wales.

Submitted by Ian Smith on Sat, 07/01/2012 21:05
Species
Limapontia senestra
Photographer / copyright holder
I.F. Smith

L. senestra. L. 3.5mm. Sole translucent showing orange ovotestis and dark green digestive gland. No propodial tentacles or extensions, but anterior of foot slightly swollen laterally and concave centrally. Metapodium (tail) pale. Sept. 2012. Anglesey.

Submitted by Ian Smith on Sat, 07/01/2012 21:03
Species
Limapontia senestra
Photographer / copyright holder
I.F. Smith

Limapontia senestra. Length 4.3mm. Pale patches weakly developed on dorsum and subdorsally. Pale digitiform rhinophores, eye patches and metapodium (tail). Medial notch in tip of metapodium. Yellowish penis below right eye. Orkney. March 1975.

Submitted by Ian Smith on Sat, 07/01/2012 21:02
Species
Limapontia senestra
Photographer / copyright holder
I.F. Smith

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