Family HEXABRANCHIDAE Bergh, 1891
Family Hexabranchidae. Hexabranchus sanguineus. (from Beesley, Ross & Wells 1998) [S. Weidland]
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Family HEXABRANCHIDAE Bergh, 1891
Introduction
The family comprises the single genus Hexabranchus, with just two species. The genus occurs across the tropical Indo-West Pacific and as least 20 names have been given to the many forms. Valdes (2002) provides the most recent morphological study of the genus.
General References
Valdes, A. 2002. How many species of Hexabranchus (Opisthobranchia: Dorididae) are there? Molluscan Research 22: 289-301
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Nov-2011 | OPISTHOBRANCHIA | 30-Nov-2011 | MOVED | Dr Robin Wilson |
| 11-Jan-2016 | 28-Nov-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 24-Mar-2011 | (import) |