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Specimen, shell

Other name(s): 
Berthella plumula
Berthella plumula
Yellow-plumed sea slug
Collection ID: 
Z555.1.140
Collection: 
Zoology
Class: Gastropoda. 4 specimens. The internal shell of a sea slug. This shell is completely covered by the mantle of the animal. The shell is oval in shape, thin, translucent and a pale amber colour. The living animal can be found under stones and in clear pools on the lower shore.

Field collection

CollectorRobert Rendall

References

Reference literatureRendall, R. 'Mollusca Orcandensia' (1956) Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 66, pp.131-201 (p.181)