Melibe sp. e530

The identification of this Melibe is uncertain. A single specimen was found at Kwajalein Atoll living in a clump of Halimeda algae on a sandy lagoon reef at a depth of 8m. The animal measured about 54mm in length. Like the other species of Melibe, this one feeds using its tendril-fringed oral hood as a throw net to catch small crustaceans. When disturbed, the animal would vigorously swim by lateral bending of the body.

Created 13 July 2008