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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 +

Connected record

What this frame carries

Date
Jul 13, 2026
Site
Cathy's Corner
Dive
Dive 3 - Cathy's Corner
Depth evidence
5.1m · dive-average
Water
25.0°C
Identification
Review still welcome

Environmental values describe this archive encounter. Profile-estimated depth is aligned from capture time and the dive-computer profile; it is not camera-recorded depth.