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Conclusion: Thuridilla cf. bayeri
Reviewed by Codex identification research on Aug 27, 2026 · 65% reviewer confidence.
Reasoning recorded at review
- Rhinophore has an orange-red apical section
- A broad transverse white band lies immediately below the orange-red section
- The remaining rhinophore is dark
- This excludes the Fig. 5(a) T. gracilis pattern
Alternatives considered
- Thuridilla sp. 4 sensu Martin-Hervas et al. (2021)
Why plausible: Fig. 5(f) has a closely similar orange-red, white and black rhinophore sequence
Comparison: A clearer dorsal view resolving the blue-green head and body markings is needed
- Thuridilla bayeri
Why plausible: Best match to Fig. 5(c) among illustrated patterns
Comparison: Confirmation needs the diagnostic body colour or spot characters or specimen evidence
Evidence limits & sources +−
- • Sharper original-resolution dorsal view of the head and body markings
- • Expert comparison with T. bayeri and Thuridilla sp. 4 material
- • Specimen or DNA evidence for a definitive assignment
Molecular phylogeny of Thuridilla and the gracilis species-complex ↗Primary paper · Martin-Hervas et al. 2021 · Fig. 5(c) and 5(f), p. 17Gary diagnostic plate leadExpert opinion · Personal communication relaying the published plate · Fig. 5
