Question

general character of herdamania

Answer 1

The body of Herdmania pallida is roughly oblong in outline, narrower at its attached than at its free end. At its free end, it is provided with two external openings—the branchial and atrial apertures. The average size of the adult is about 9.5 cm long, 7 cm broad and 4 cm thick. Older animals may even attain to a size of 12 x 8 x 4 cm, while an exceptionally large measures 13 x 8 x 4.5 cm. The foot, when present, may attain a length of as much as 3 to 4 cms. The general colour of the body in a fresh specimen is pink.