Pleurobranchaea cf. japonica - mating behavior (2)
April 26, 2005
From: Dong Bum Koh
Dear Bill,
Concerning the mating behavior of Pleurobranchaea cf. japonica.
Here are the second set of photos for your Forum, showing mating behaviour. [see also #13642, #13638]
Locality: Sasu Harbour, nth coast of Jeju Island, Sth Korea. Depth: 5 m. Length: about 65 mm. 27 June 2004. Sandy bottom with Rock. Photographer: Byung Ro Youn
Best regards,
Dong Bum Koh
drkoh@seasee.co.kr
D. B. Koh, 2005 (Apr 26) Pleurobranchaea cf. japonica - mating behavior (2). [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/13643Dear Koh,
Although I can apparently see only one penis in each of these photos, I assume the second is hidden behind the first, and both animals are exchanging sperm
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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