Ceratophyllidia sp. from Japan

October 2, 2001
From: Nishina Masayoshi

Dear Dr.Rudman,
First, I must apologize to this animal and people who love sea slugs. I did not recognize this animal as being a kind of sea slug. I thought it is a kind of soft coral but my wife knew and pointed it out to me. It was to the rock wall.

I touched the surface comparatively strongly and cerata fell out. And it was then that I realized for the first time that this animal is a sea slug. Although it's not a good photo I hope it is useful in your study.

Data
Hachijo Island, 21 April 2001
Depth:8m
Lenght:30mm
Frequency on Hachijo: maybe uncommon or rare

Best Regards,
Nishina Masayoshi

nishina@hpe15.wips.co.jp

Nishina, M., 2001 (Oct 2) Ceratophyllidia sp. from Japan. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5059

Dear Nishina,
Thanks for the photo. It is a good photo to have because it shows very well how these animals drop their tubercles so easily
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2001 (Oct 2). Comment on Ceratophyllidia sp. from Japan by Nishina Masayoshi. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/5059

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