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/8620Dear 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
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