Re: Akera bullata swimming

April 21, 2008
From: Clare & Dick Donovan

Concerning message #17136:

Hi
Having found this site we thought you should know that there are a large number of these animals currently swimming around in Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, UK. We'd never seen these before today (April 20th 2008) so did some research via Google and found this site. They are clearly Akera bullata.

Locality: Sovereign Harbour (marina in Eastbourne), variable but creatures seen in shallow water on surface, East Sussex, UK, English Channel, 20th April 2008, man made marina. Length: varied between 15mm and 30mm

regards
Clare & Dick Donovan

dick@bechar.plus.com

Donovan, C. & R., 2008 (Apr 21) Re: Akera bullata swimming. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21538

Dear Clare & Dick,

Thanks for the information. Like their relatives, the sea hares, when Akera is present it usually occurs in large numbers. Unfortunately it can never be guarateed to be present when 'needed'. So if there is anyone in southern England who would like a specimen or two for DNA this might be a good time for a visit to Eastbourne.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2008 (Apr 21). Comment on Re: Akera bullata swimming by Clare & Dick Donovan. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/21538

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