Thecacera pennigera from eastern Australia
November 30, 2006
From: Leanne & David Atkinson
Hi Bill,
We found these Thecacera pennigera mating. They seem to be on their food. Thought these shots might be of interest. Water Temperature: 19 degrees celcius
Locality: Fly Point Marine Reserve Port Stephens , 10 metres, NSW Australia, Pacific, 12th November 2006, Sandy bottom with scattered sponges, ascidians, bryzoans soft corals and gorgonians.. Length: 15 to 20 mm. Photographer: Leanne & David Atkinson.
Regards,
Leanne & David Atkinson
atk@hunterlink.net.au
Atkinson, L. & D., 2006 (Nov 30) Thecacera pennigera from eastern Australia. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/18548
Dear Leanne & David,
Thanks for these interesting photos. The Thecacera certainly are on an arborescent bryozoan which is almost certainly their food. It is interesting to see two animals with this small-spotted pattern. The small-spotted pattern is the typical Atlantic colour form while in the Pacific larger spots seem more common.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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