Chromodoris collingwoodi laying eggs
January 12, 2006
From: Leanne & David Atkinson
Dear Bill,
Here is a shot of Chromodoris collingwoodi laying eggs. It was squeezed in between the growth it was laying on and its black food sponge so was hard to get a clear shot of. The foot is shaping the eggs as it is laying. Much to our frustration we were at the end of the film. This was right on top of the pipe rather than in the sponge or soft coral gardens stretching out to the side.
Locality: The Pipeline, Port Stephens, NSW Australia.: Depth: 8 m. Length: approximately 60 mm. 08 January 2006. Sandy bottom with sponges, ascidians and soft corals. Photographer: Leanne & David Atkinson
Regards,
Leanne & David Atkinson
atk@hunterlink.net.au
Atkinson, L. & D., 2006 (Jan 12) Chromodoris collingwoodi laying eggs. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15530Dear Leanne & David,
Thanks for this photo. It certainly fits with Nerida Wilson's earlier message [#12246] so it's nice to have some confirmation. When I first looked at your photo I thought I could see darker yellow specks of extracapsular yolk but on closer examination I think I was imagining it.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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