Lemon Nudibranch

[seaslug]

In keeping with Riddick's lemon theme.

Neodoris chrysoderma from yesterday's dive.

[ScottH]

Not what I was expecting from the title!!

Pretty cool looking creature!!

[P Plates]

Very cool and very lemon like. Almost like a child's toy with those little ears.

[seaslug]

Very toy like but unfortunately too toxic to play with. The little 'ears' are chemical sensors which allow them to find their food. (Mainly sponges).

[Gaz]

This "Slug" a distant cousin perhaps?
Very colourful, I guess the water is clearing up down your way..."And getting warmer?"

[seaslug]

This "Slug" a distant cousin perhaps?
Very colourful, I guess the water is clearing up down your way..."And getting warmer?"

That particular one is not related but this one is.



Noumea closei was named after me in 1985 after specimens I sent to the Australian Museum were classed as a new species.

The water is clearing up somewhat.. about 6-8metres viz... but still cool at 12 degrees.

That is a really nice feather to be walking about in your hat, and new species named after you.
Well done mate.