Chromodoris lochi

Photograph taken by Bill Bynum taken in Lembeh, Indonesia

Comment from the photographer: I would appreciate confirmation of this nudibranch identification.

Photo Information

Photographer
Bill Bynum
Location
Lembeh, Indonesia
Species name
Chromodoris lochi
Verified by
"This is Chromodoris lochi and it is what is called an aberrant specimen. Some developmental abnormality or mutation has caused the mantle the be incomplete over the centre of the back. But this has left the visceral organs covered with only a flimsy layer of tissue, so it would have a relatively poor chance of survival and reproduction."
Comment from Richard Willan
This is Chromodoris lochi and it is what is called an aberrant specimen. Some developmental abnormality or mutation has caused the mantle the be incomplete over the centre of the back. But this has left the visceral organs covered with only a flimsy layer of tissue, so it would have a relatively poor chance of survival and reproduction.
Camera
Nikon D300
Taken on
1 July 2010 12:02:33 am
Posted
14 years ago
Updated
6 months ago

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EXIF Information

Camera
Nikon D300
Date and Time
2010:06:01 00:02:33
Exposure Time
8/1000
Exposure Bias
0/6
Focal Length
105/1 mm
Horizontal Resolution
300/1 dpi
Vertical Resolution
300/1 dpi
Aperture
f/32.0
ISO
320
Exposure Program
Manual
Exposure Mode
Manual exposure
Metering Mode
Pattern
Light Source
unknown
Flash
Flash fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected
White Balance
Manual white balance
Color Space
Uncalibrated
Software
ViewNX 1.5 W

Scientific Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassGastropoda
OrderNudibranchia
SuborderDoridina
FamilyChromodorididae
SpeciesChromodoris lochi