Ceratophyllidia sp. from Japan
October 2, 2001
From: Nishina Masayoshi
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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/5059Dear 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
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