Sakuraeolis enosimensis mating

February 16, 2006
From: Dong Bum Koh

Dear Bill,

Concerning the message of Sakuraeolis enosimensis mating [#9038 ], attached is a photo from Sth Korea showing mating.

Locality: Ul Jin. Kyung Book Province, South Korea, East Sea. Depth: 10 m. Length: Approx. 35 ~ 40mm. 27 May 2005. Photographer: Jung Rae Kim

Best regards,
Dong Bum Koh

drkoh@seasee.co.kr

D. B. Koh, 2006 (Feb 16) Sakuraeolis enosimensis mating. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14633

Dear Koh,
This is very interesting because it shows the same strange swellings along the side of the body below the cerata. I have no idea of their function. Perhaps they are something that just happens during mating? Perhaps weak points in the body wall that expand when the body wall contracts to push out the mating apparatus?
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2006 (Feb 16). Comment on Sakuraeolis enosimensis mating by Dong Bum Koh. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/14633

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