Primovula cf rosewateri (Cate, 1973)
7mm

These tiny ovulids were on small white gorgonians at about 20m and deeper at Batuniti and Baturinggit. They are similar to and likely variations of Primovula rosewateri, which were found in the same areas but usually on different gorgonians. The dark siphons and tentacles of the two species are similar, but the one figured here had black spots more sparsely distributed, and just a few low yellowish papillae. It seemed best to figure them separately for now.

Created 30 December 2018
Updated 18 December 2022

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