Feeding in Dermatobranchus ornatus

August 28, 2000
From: Narongpon Sittithaweepat

Dear Bill
I want to know what Dermatobranchus ornatus feeds on? Is it soft coral or coral
Thank you
Narongpon Sittithaweepat

ning@talaythai.com

Sittithaweepat, N., 2000 (Aug 28) Feeding in Dermatobranchus ornatus . [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2933

Dear Narongpon,
We don't know much about the biology of species of Dermatobranchus but most of the small species we know of feed on soft corals [see Dermatobranchus sp. 1.]

I have seen a photo of Dermatobranchus ornatus on what looks like a soft coral but I can't be certain. My guess is that it will probably eat a softcoral but we need some evidence. Photos or sightings of feeding would be welcome in the Forum, as they are for all Sea Slugs.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 2000 (Aug 28). Comment on Feeding in Dermatobranchus ornatus by Narongpon Sittithaweepat. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2933

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