Kathleen Boyd
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Taringa telopia Er. Marcus, 1955
The body is oval, somewhat convex and stiff. The mantle is densely covered with caryophyllidia. These consist of small, fleshy papillae surrounded by tiny, needle-like calcareous structures (spicules). The base colour of Taringa telopia is a dark, dull yellow, orange or dark brown.
Spots of variable size in black/brown and white/beige may be present on the mantle.
Diet: sponges
Direct children (1)
Subspecies Taringa telopia disa Ev. Marcus & Er. Marcus, 1967
The body is oval, somewhat convex and stiff. The mantle is densely covered with caryophyllidia. These consist of small, fleshy papillae surrounded by tiny, needle-like calcareous structures (spicules). The base colour of Taringa telopia is a dark, dull yellow, orange or dark brown.
Spots of variable size in black/brown and white/beige may be present on the mantle.
Diet: sponges
Direct children (1)
Subspecies Taringa telopia disa Ev. Marcus & Er. Marcus, 1967
