Bornella stellifer mating
October 9, 2002
From: Nishina Masayoshi
Dear Bill,
Here are some photos of Bornella stellifer mating and and its genital opening.
Date: 4 Aug 2002
Location: Echizen coast, Fukui prif. Japan
Lengh: 30mm
Depth: 6m
Water temp: 27C degree
Photo: M. Nishina
Best Regards,
Nishina Masayoshi
nishina@wips.co.jp
Masayoshi, N., 2002 (Oct 9) Bornella stellifer mating. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7728
Thanks Nishina,
The close-up of the genital opening shows a ring of hooks around the genital opening. I am not sure what their function is.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman
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