Mauritius, trailing behavior in Aplysia dactylomela, at Mahebourg, by David Caron

David Caron

Locality : Mahebourg, "Pointe d'Esni" lagoon

Length :

Depth : 1.5 m

Date : November 2004

Remarks : A trailing behavior like in other Anaspidea.


It 's a photo of Aplysia dactylomela. In this specimen you can observe some black markings that join to form circles, especially on the parapodia. Black circles which are the main external characteristic of this species.

Philibert Bidgrain