All photos Copyright ©2003-2023 Gary Cobb and contributing photographers
03-03-2012
Gary Cobb 0416 048 100
gary@nudibranch.com.au
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| Nudibranchs - Sunshine Coast etc. / G_0722c All photos Copyright ©2003-2023 Gary Cobb and contributing photographers 03-03-2012 Gary Cobb 0416 048 100 gary@nudibranch.com.au |
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| Ceratophyllidia sp. 1 | |
Location: Flinders Reef Moreton Island, Australia NEW RECORD FOR AUSTRALIA |
ORDER: NUDIBRANCHIA white |
Photographs by Gary Cobb and David Mullins - Copyright 2003-2023 |
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Below: Three animals were found, the largest in situ here, found under a rock slab from under a large overhang.
Below: Note the autotomised papillae on the centre of the dorsum revealing the brown spots!
Below: Note the rhinophores and spicules within the mantle. Also note the small stems remaining from where the animal autotomised the papillae.
Below: Note the truncated oral tentacles
