Feeding Hypselodoris ruthae in Florida [1]

May 20, 2009
From: Linda Ianniello


Concerning message #20832:

Dr. Bill, here is an image of a Hypselodoris ruthae feeding on a sponge, for your "feeding" collection.

Locality: Beach dive, 10 feet, Florida, USA, Atlantic, 2 Feb 2004, Coral Reef. Length: approx. 1.5 inches. Photographer: Linda Ianniello.

Regards,
Linda I.

lindai1@bellsouth.net

Ianniello, L.M., 2009 (May 20) Feeding Hypselodoris ruthae in Florida [1]. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22484

Dear Linda,

Thanks for another addition. From its colour I am pretty sure it is the same as the sponge in Anne Dupont's earlier message [#20832]. I can't see a lot of structure in this photo, but from your accompanying message [#22485], the sponge is certainly a species of Dysidea, and from its colour I would say Dysidea etheria.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2009 (May 20). Comment on Feeding Hypselodoris ruthae in Florida [1] by Linda Ianniello. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22484

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