Tochuina tetraquetra from British Columbia

October 24, 2003
From: Bruce Wight


Dear Bill
Here are some photos of Tochuina tetraquetra from our recent trip to British Columbia.

Johanna and I were up at the Northern end of Vancouver Island the first week of October diving around Port Hardy and Browning Pass, British Columbia. This was our first time diving in Canada.

The Tochuina tetraquetra were large animals over 6 inches in length and common around the Gersemia pink soft corals, which we were told they feed on. These animals could handle the strong tidal currents where the Gersemia thrived. We also photographed Tritonia festiva which appeared to be feeding on the Gersemia [see separate message].
Take care,
Bruce Wight

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Wight, B., 2003 (Oct 24) Tochuina tetraquetra from British Columbia. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11284

Thanks Bruce,
The one in your top photo seems to be taking an interest in the pink soft coral. Your photos really give us a 'feel' for these animals - not quite the same as 'being there' but a good second best
Best wishes
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Oct 24). Comment on Tochuina tetraquetra from British Columbia by Bruce Wight. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11284

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