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Conclusion: Samla cf. bicolor species complex
Reviewed by Codex identification research on Aug 27, 2026 · 84% reviewer confidence.
Reasoning recorded at review
- Video resolves a pale flabellinid-like aeolid with clustered cerata
- Cerata are predominantly white with coloured subapical pigment
- Long oral tentacles and papillate rhinophores are consistent with Samla
- Overall bicolor morph matches the traditional field concept
Alternatives considered
- One of five Samla bicolor molecular groups
Why plausible: The current four-marker revision recovered five groups under the traditional name
Comparison: A specimen and DNA are required to assign a lineage
- Other flabellinid-like aeolid
Why plausible: Motion blur and pale exposure suppress several colour characters
Comparison: Sharp stills of rhinophores and cerata plus specimen characters are needed
Evidence limits & sources +−
- • Video focus and exposure obscure fine pigment
- • No specimen or molecular evidence










