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Tubulanus floridanus Coe 1951

Distribution

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Atlantic coast of USA (Florida)
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General Description

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Dark brown boy with a series of 30 white narrow rings that completely encircle the body, no longitudinal lines.
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Glands

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40mm in length and 1-2mm in width (measurements after preservation)
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Habitat

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among algae on dock pilings
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Look Alikes

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Resembles Tubulanus annulatus, Tubulanus capistratus, and Tubulanus nothus but this species does not have longitudinal lines
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