Communally spawning Discodoris

April 13, 1998
From: Kirsten Benkendorff

Hi Bill,
I find several species of Opisthobranchs which suddenly appear in the intertidal area, lay their eggs and then disappear. One such species is this communally spawning Discodoris, which I do not yet have a species name for. Can you help with a name?
Cheers,
Kirsten Benkendorff
University of Wollongong, NSW 2522

kb06@uow.edu.au

Benkendorff, K., 1998 (Apr 13) Communally spawning Discodoris. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/115

Its either a Discodoris or Platydoris. It may be a southern species at the northern extent of its range. It does seem to be a tropical species at the southern end of its range. I have asked Richard Willan if he has any ideas
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 1998 (Apr 13). Comment on Communally spawning Discodoris by Kirsten Benkendorff. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/115

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