Polycera capensis laying eggs

February 6, 2006
From: Leanne & David Atkinson

Dear Bill,
We've been seeing a lot of Polycera capensis at Port Stephens lately. Many have been mating and laying eggs. This shot shows more clearly the eggs coming out of the body than our previous message.This Polycera is laying on an ascidian.

Locality: Fly Point Marine Reserve, Port Stephnes. NSW Australia. Depth: 14 m.Length: 25 mm. 29 January.2006. Sandy bottom with sponges soft corals and ascidians. Photo: Leanne & David Atkinson

Regards,
Leanne & David Atkinson

atk@hunterlink.net.au

Atkinson, L. & D., 2006 (Feb 6) Polycera capensis laying eggs. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/15747

Thanks Leanne & David,
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

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