Feeding in Dermatobranchus ornatus
August 28, 2000
From: Narongpon Sittithaweepat
Dear Bill
I want to know what Dermatobranchus ornatus feeds on? Is it soft coral or coral
Thank you
Narongpon Sittithaweepat
ning@talaythai.com
Sittithaweepat, N., 2000 (Aug 28) Feeding in Dermatobranchus ornatus . [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/2933Dear Narongpon,
We don't know much about the biology of species of Dermatobranchus but most of the small species we know of feed on soft corals [see Dermatobranchus sp. 1.]
I have seen a photo of Dermatobranchus ornatus on what looks like a soft coral but I can't be certain. My guess is that it will probably eat a softcoral but we need some evidence. Photos or sightings of feeding would be welcome in the Forum, as they are for all Sea Slugs.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.
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