Re: Parasites on Dirona albolineata

November 12, 2007
From: J. Hildering & G. Miller

Concerning message #3230:

This individual too appears to be serving as host to a parasite.

Locality: Bear Cove - Port Hardy, 45', British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean, 29 September 2007, Wall. Length: 7 cm. Photographer: Jackie Hildering.

Jackie Hildering and Glen Miller

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Hildering, J. & Miller, G., 2007 (Nov 12) Re: Parasites on Dirona albolineata. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/20868

Hi Jackie and Glen,

Absolutely. The white string is the egg mass of a parasitic copepod. The copepods body is inside the body cavity.

Best wishes,
Dave Behrens

Behrens, D.W., 2007 (Nov 12). Comment on Re: Parasites on Dirona albolineata by J. Hildering & G. Miller. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/20868

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