Hypselodoris olgae feeding record from Florida

May 20, 2009
From: Linda Ianniello


Concerning message #8104:

Hi, Dr. Bill. Here is an image of Hypselodoris olgae feeding on a sponge, for your collection of "food sponges". I hope it is of interest.

Locality: Delray Ledges, 50 feet, Florida, USA, Atlantic, 5 March 2006, Coral reef. Length: 1.5 inches. Photographer: Linda Ianniello.

Regards,
Linda I.

lindai1@bellsouth.net

Ianniello, L.M., 2009 (May 20) Hypselodoris olgae feeding record from Florida. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22486

Thanks Linda,

It is definitely of interest as is the first information we have on the food preference of H. olgae. The sponge, Dysidea etheria, is the species which you  recently found H. ruthae feeding on [message #22485].  It is a valuable addition to our knowledge.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2009 (May 20). Comment on Hypselodoris olgae feeding record from Florida by Linda Ianniello. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/22486

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