Berthella martensi - feeding observation

July 31, 2006
From: Alain BONNET

Dear Bill
Here is a picture of Berthella martensi feeding on a sponge.

Locality: Palawan - El Nido, 25 m, Philippines, South China Sea, 20 April 2006. Length: Approx.3 cm. Photographer: Alain Bonnet.

Best Regards
Alain

alain.lm24@neuf.fr

Alain, 2006 (Jul 31) Berthella martensi - feeding observation. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17244

Dear Alain,
This is an interesting photo.The only records we have of Berthella martensi feeding are on the Forum, and they both involve unidentified sponges. Did you actually see the Berthella eating or biting the sponge, or see any damage on the sponge? Did you touch the sponge? It would be good to know if it was hard or soft.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Jul 31). Comment on Berthella martensi - feeding observation by Alain BONNET. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/17244

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