Spawn of Hypselodoris maridadilus: Reunion Island
December 1, 2006
From: Philibert Bidgrain
Concerning message #16222:
Spawn of Hypselodoris maridadilus: Reunion Island
Recently we found in our island some specimens of Hypselodoris maridadilus which present a different colour pattern. A little like Valda Fraser's specimen from South Africa. In the second photo we can observe a yellow spawn below the left animal. Do you think that it could be its spawn?
Locality: Saint Gilles, 20 m, Reunion Island, Indian Ocean, November 2006. Photographer: Philippe Cao Van and Sophie Darnis.
Philibert Bidgrain
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Bidgrain, P., 2006 (Dec 1) Spawn of Hypselodoris maridadilus: Reunion Island. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/18676
Dear Philibert,
The way the animal is curled around the top of the egg ribbon certainly suggests it is laying the egg ribbon. However part of the egg ribbon appears to be buried in the sand which would suggest it was laid some time before this photo was taken. I guess we will have to wait until we see another animal egg laying before we can 100% sure.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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