Flabellina trophina - egg laying

March 26, 2004
From: J. Hildering and G. Miller

Dear Bill,
In a continued effort to understand the behaviour of Flabellina trophina, I also include these images of the positioning of the eggs atop the tube worm. In the second image, it appears the animal has just finished laying the eggs and is moving away.

Again, any insights into this intriguing species would be very much valued.

Dive: Bear Cove, Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Depth: 40'
Photographer: Glen Miller
Date: March 21st, 2004

Jackie Hildering & Glen Miller

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Hildering, J. & Miller, G., 2004 (Mar 26) Flabellina trophina - egg laying. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/12536

Dear Jackie & Glen,
Your photos are so self-explanatory that there is little I can offer in the way of a a commentary. Many nudibranchs, and most aeolids, lay their eggs on or adjacent to their food. Although this species apparently no longer feeds on hydroids, it seems to have continued the 'tradition' of laying its eggs on its food.
Best wishes
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2004 (Mar 26). Comment on Flabellina trophina - egg laying by J. Hildering and G. Miller. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/12536

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