Parasitic copepods on Spurilla neapolitana

October 16, 1999
From: Erwin Koehler

Bill,
Here is one more photo of Spurilla neapolitana, this one with copepod parasitization.

It by Lluís Aguilar, Spain, Portbou, divesite "La Foradada", depth 6 m, size 2 cm. Several specimens were found by turning a rock.
Erwin.

Medslugs.Koehler@t-online.de

Koehler, E., 1999 (Oct 16) Parasitic copepods on Spurilla neapolitana. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1428

Thanks Erwin,
The white cerata-like objects are in fact the egg masses of the copepod. It has two 'tail-like' egg-sacs at the rear of the body. I presume in this species, the body is embedded in the skin. Have a look at the photo of Phyllidia coelsetis for a free-living commensal copepod.
Bill Rudman.

Rudman, W.B., 1999 (Oct 16). Comment on Parasitic copepods on Spurilla neapolitana by Erwin Koehler. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/1428

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