Nudibranchs - Sunshine Coast etc. /MoolLedCap210w All photos Copyright ©2003-2023 Gary Cobb and contributing photographers 08/11/09 Gary Cobb 0416 048 100 gary@nudibranch.com.au |
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Janolus mirabilis Baba & Abe, 1970 | |
Location: RockWall Ledges, Moolooaba, Queensland Australia Size: 5 mm Depth: 3 m Temperature: 23 C |
ORDER: NUDIBRANCHIA white |
New Record for sthn Queensland |
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Photographs by Gary Cobb and David Mullins- Copyright 2003-2023 |
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"Still trying to obtain a side elevation pic but every time I get it on its side it immediately flips over to expose its ventral side
and then rows itself around using its cerata as oars."
"It always leads with its cerata. When exposed to the light it tends to curl up covering itself with the cerata, however when disturbed with the
brush it explodes its cerata out and up in a very aggressive manner."
"I've tried to produce some pics to show the two distinct groups of cerata. Best I could do considering the unpredictable behaviour and
incessant movement of this creature and it's cerata.
Comments from David Mullins trying to photograph this animal
Above: Animal at rest, or as I call it... FURBALL