Volvatella sp. e207

This unidentified species of Volvatella is known from two specimens found on Caulerpa algae at depths of 20 to 23 meters on Kwajalein Atoll's lagoon slope. The first (upper photo), found in 1982, measured 12mm and the second, from 2007, was 9mm. These may not actually be the same species since the animals appear to be colored differently.

Created 7 February 2007
Updated 26 November 2007