Flabellina from East Timor
April 7, 2006
From: Brian Francisco
Hi Bill
It may not be scientifically relevant, but I think this photo is very cool! This species of Flabellina is common in the shallow reef areas here in Timor and we found this individual just beginning to lay eggs. It seemed that it was using its posterior foot to direct the eggs onto a hydroid branch.
Locality: Beach - K41, 2 meters, East Timor, Banda Sea, 25 March 2006, Coral Reef. Length: 2-2.5 cm. Photographer: Brian Francisco.
Cheers
Brian
www.uwet.net
francisco.brian@gmail.com
Francisco, B., 2006 (Apr 7) Flabellina from East Timor. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/16264Dear Brian,
If it's interesting it's definitely relevant. I can't say I have ever seen an eolid using its foot like this but it is certainly a trick that many dorids use.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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