There were White and Orange-tipped Nudibranchs Janolus fuscus everywhere at Titlow on Monday. These may possibly be the most photogenic slug in Puget Sound.
anyone seen that 'hump' between the Rhinophores before? Not sure what it is....
Dan
Janolus fuscus season has arrived
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Re: Janolus fuscus season has arrived
Not sure what it is, but I have seen it before.
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Nice shots! Haven't seen one in a long time
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Re: Janolus fuscus season has arrived
Nice shots!
They've been at alki junkyard for a month or so. I saw one at Redondo too a couple weeks ago. Didn't see any last year.
One of my faves for sure. So tough to get a good shot of. Great job!
They've been at alki junkyard for a month or so. I saw one at Redondo too a couple weeks ago. Didn't see any last year.
One of my faves for sure. So tough to get a good shot of. Great job!
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Nice!
Scubie Doo wrote:Not sure what it is, but I have seen it before.
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Re: Janolus fuscus season has arrived
Hi Dan,
J. fuscus is parasitized by the copepod Ismaila belciki - apparently the copepod lives inside the slug but its eggs (if present) are outside.
http://www.seaslugforum.net/message/9060
Could this be the reason for the hump that you show?
Parasitically yours,
Alex
J. fuscus is parasitized by the copepod Ismaila belciki - apparently the copepod lives inside the slug but its eggs (if present) are outside.
http://www.seaslugforum.net/message/9060
Could this be the reason for the hump that you show?
Parasitically yours,
Alex