Volvatella ayakii - dwarf males

July 21, 2002
From: Nishina Masayoshi

Dear Bill,
Concerning your message about 'dwarf males' in V. vigourouxi, I sometimes see Volvatella ayakii doing the same action. I was wondering what they were doing.

At Hachijo Island, Japan.
6 April, 2002
Length:10mm & 4mm
Photo by Chikako Nishina

Best Regards,
Nishina Masayoshi

nishina@wips.co.jp

Masayoshi, N., 2002 (Jul 21) Volvatella ayakii - dwarf males. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7528

Thanks Nishina,
Perhaps it is a common behaviour among species of Volvatella. It's certainly something worth looking out for in future.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2002 (Jul 21). Comment on Volvatella ayakii - dwarf males by Nishina Masayoshi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7528

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