Sakuraeolis nungunoides feeding

June 12, 2006
From: Erwin Koehler

Dear Bill,
Here is a shot of Sakuraeolis nungunoides feeding on a hydoid.

Locality: Gato island, Cave South, 12 m, Philippines, Malapascua island, western Pacific Ocean, 17 April 2005. Length: 35 mm. Photographer: Erwin Koehler.

Regards,
Erwin

Erwin@Philippine-Sea-Slugs.com

Koehler, E., 2006 (Jun 12) Sakuraeolis nungunoides feeding. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/16827

Thanks Erwin,
The hydroid looks like quite a large athecate species. I found this on a species of Eudendrium in Tanzania so it is possible it feeds on a variety of species.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Jun 12). Comment on Sakuraeolis nungunoides feeding by Erwin Koehler. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/16827

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