Re: Chromodoris dianae feeding

January 23, 2004
From: Roberto Sozzani


Dear Bill,
Concerning messages #11903 and #11985. I've seen many Chromodoris dianae on these kind of sponges (or similar?) last November and December, in Bunaken. Very often these sponges are well sheltered, in small caves, with very few light. I've seen many juvenile C. dianae on the same sponges, but too far inside into these caves for a good photo.

As you can see on the third photo, also C. willani likes the same sponge. I've other photos of C. willani on this sponge.

Bunaken (Manado) - North Sulawesi, Indonesia., November - December 2003., Depth: from 15 to 30 meters., Water Temp: 29C.

Best regards
Roberto Sozzani

roberto.sozzani@fastwebnet.it

Sozzani, R., 2004 (Jan 23) Re: Chromodoris dianae feeding. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/12000

Thanks Roberto,
It is good to get more photos both to confirm its choice of diet and to give us a fuller picture of the shape and variability of the sponge[s]. I have posted a copy of your C. willani information in a separate message for cross-reference.
Best wishes
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2004 (Jan 23). Comment on Re: Chromodoris dianae feeding by Roberto Sozzani. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/12000

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