Bullina lineata from Clovelly, Sydney

December 8, 2002
From: Stuart Woodhouse

I have been a keen diver for years but only recently developed an intrest in nudibranchs
recently while snorkling at Clovelly Pool [Sydney, Australia] I observed a colourful slug crawling across weedcovered rock. Its main body colour was opaque white with a thin iridescent blue line around the circumference. It also had a bulbous section on its back patterned with red/orange lines. This section had the appearance of a small shell. The body length was 25mm aprox. and it was observed at a depth of 2 mtrs. I have looked through many photos with no avail. Could you please shed some light on species, habitas, distribution etc.

Thank you and i look forward to your reply
Stuart Woodhouse

stuie90@hotmail.com

Woodhouse, S., 2002 (Dec 8) Bullina lineata from Clovelly, Sydney. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8620

Dear Stuart,
Your description sounds like the 'bubble shell' Bullina lineata. Have a look at the Fact Sheet and other messages on this page for more information.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2002 (Dec 8). Comment on Bullina lineata from Clovelly, Sydney by Stuart Woodhouse. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/8620

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