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Conclusion: Elysia cf. marginata species complex
Reviewed by Codex identification research on Aug 27, 2026 · 91% reviewer confidence.
Reasoning recorded at review
- Video clearly resolves rolled rhinophores and broad undulating parapodia
- Greenish body densely covered in small pale and dark puncta
- Parapodial edge has a black outer line with a pale-white band immediately inside
- Indo-Pacific locality excludes use of the Caribbean true E. ornata lineage
Alternatives considered
- Other Elysia cf. marginata molecular lineage
Why plausible: Four Indo-Pacific candidate species share this traditional morphotype
Comparison: Host, egg mass, specimen and DNA are required
- Elysia grandifolia or allied margin-banded Elysia
Why plausible: External marginal bands overlap among several nominal Indo-Pacific forms
Comparison: Body size, dorsal vasculature, radula and DNA are needed
Evidence limits & sources +−
- • Orange pigment is subdued by video colour balance
- • No host, egg mass, radular or molecular evidence
