Diaulula sandiegensis from Shaw's Cove
January 30, 2002
From: Bruce Wight
Hi Guys,
Here are some more photos from our recent dive [January, 2002] at Shaw's Cove in Laguna Beach [California]. In the 25 years of diving Shaw's I have never seen Diaulula sandiegensis there. They are fairly common south and north of there but this is the first one for me in Laguna Beach. It was very large, in excess of 16 centimeters at 44 feet. The attached image appears to show it feeding on a sponge and was shot with a Nikonos with a 1:2 tube which provides a sense of scale for the animal. Take care,
Bruce Wight
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Wight, B., 2002 (Jan 30) Diaulula sandiegensis from Shaw's Cove. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/6118Thanks Bruce,
This animal has clearly sustained some damage to the front of its mantle skirt, which is quite useful as it allows us to see the white head with its small oral tentacles. The head is usually hidden beneath the mantle skirt.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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