AuthorThompson, T.E. & Brown, G.H.
Year1984
TitleBiology of Opisthobranch Molluscs (Volume II)
ISBN0 903874 18 0
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the British species known at the time
SourceVol 2, 229pp, The Ray Society, London
Illustrations36 pages of colour paintings (on black backgrounds), 5 of half-tone photographs, plus numerous line drawings
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

A taxonomic account of UK sea slugs.

Several chapters follow the main text:

Epilogue: Survey of of the literature on Opisthobranchia since the publication of Volume 1 in 1976. (Summarises what has been learnt in the intervening 8 years)

Nudibranch distribution maps.

References

Systematic Index.

Pictorial synopsis of the British naked opisthobranch molluscs. (Line drawings of all our species - a handy guide for identification purposes, with the maximum size recorded in British waters - although it should be noted that many species rarely attain this.)

Errata, Corrigenda & CommentsThe sizes quotes are the largest recorded in British waters. Beware that most species rarely attain this size and the animals normally encountered are far smaller.
Examine Stereo Microscope ( with x8 or x10 hand lens is also useful)

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identification, contains Checklist, Distribution mapCurrentNUDIBRANCHIAsea slugsAnimalia
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