Dorid nudibranchs described by J.E. Gray in M.E. Gray, 1842-1857 (Mollusca: Opisthobranchia)

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ABSTRACT – In works completed during the years 1842-1857 J.E. Gray introduced four new generic and five specific names of dorid nudibranches based on drawings reproduced by his wife M.E. Gray. Some of those names are currently in use, whereas others have no been in use since their introduction.

These names are revisited, along with reproductions of the original drawings by M.E. Gray, and a discussion of the status of the names. Photographs of likely representatives of these species are presented, based on our interpretation of the original description. Where there is some uncertainty, we have offered a discussion as to the most likely possibility of a correct identification. A list of potential changes that would have to be made during revision of the groups herein is included as a guide for succeeding authors.