Re: Gymnodoris rubropapulosa feeding
April 9, 2008
From: Toh Chay Hoon
Concerning message #20926:
Dear Dr Bill,
Here's two photos of a Gymnodoris rubropapulosa feeding on a Chromodoris lineolata taken during a recent dive FYI.
Locality: Pulau Hantu, 12 m, Singapore, South China Sea, 23rd March 2008, Substrate rubbles. Length: 50 mm. Photographer: Toh Chay Hoon.
Toh Chay Hoon
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Toh C.H., 2008 (Apr 9) Re: Gymnodoris rubropapulosa feeding. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21507Dear Chay Hoon,
Thanks for this very interesting observation. When I looked at your photo before reading your message, my first thought was that the prey was Philinopsis lineolata being held at its posterior end. Did you have a look at the prey or did you decide not to disturb Gymnodoris while it was feeding? It would be nice if it was a chromodorid because it would suggest they target that family, but unless you have further information I cant be sure if it is Philinopsis or Chromodoris.
My plan this year is to finish a revision of the genus Gymnodoris which has been almost complete for about 5 years, so any other observations on feeding would be a valuable, and timely contribution.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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