Pleurobranchus peroni from Jervis Bay
November 12, 2003
From: Sue Newson
To accompany my last message, here are some photos of Pleurobranchus peroni from Jervis Bay.
They show the underside of Pleurobranchus peroni, after it had been accidently knocked from the reef by the water movement of a passing fin (my buddy's) and I photographed it as it 'fluttered' down like a falling leaf or feather, than like a parachute once the water movement stopped.
Site: Nursery Steps - Jervis Bay, NSW, Australia
30 November 2002 8.30pm - 9.30pm
Depth: 15m
Water temp 18*C
Sue Newson
snewson@shoal.net.au
Newson, S., 2003 (Nov 12) Pleurobranchus peroni from Jervis Bay. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11382Thanks Sue,
Although this species is not a recognised 'swimmer', most pleurobranchs will stretch out their mantle like this when dislodged. Some species, like the Atlantic Pleurobranchus membranaceus are well-known 'swimmers'.
Best wishes
Bill Rudman
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