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Eelgrass (Zostera marina)Observer
sarahal1010Description
Found by @skatingflamingo
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Order SessilidaObserver
anudibranchmomDescription
Numerous on the two Cuthona perca nudibranchs seen that day. Identification (wow!) supplied by @jeffgoddard, discussion here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/240871813
Water quality data:
Temp: 23.6 degrees C
SAL-ppt: 33.93
pH: 7.89
DO: 86.6 (top)
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Lost Cuthona (Cuthona perca)Observer
anudibranchmomDescription
Both C. perca slugs I found yesterday at Lake Merritt seemed to have some sort of evenly-spaced, stalked growths on all their surfaces, perhaps some sort of parasite, fungus, virus or ? The overall impression was "furry." The other one, which I brought over to the microscope (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/240871810), also shows these growths and was photographed by @audreyfalconer1, @pacificplankton, @leslieh, @ktnoonan, @chilipossum and possibly others as well.
Water quality data:
Temp: 23.6 degrees C
SAL-ppt: 33.93
pH: 7.89
DO: 86.6 (top)
Update: those might be ciliates in genus Scyphida, according to Jeff Goddard (see comments below).
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Pacific Batwing Seaslug (Gastropteron pacificum)Observer
jensseattleDescription
Observed at night. I have never seen so many at one time. There were about 10-15 swimming around.
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Frosty-tipped Nudibranch (Antiopella gelida)Observer
neilmcdanielDescription
Three specimens found at a depth of 25 m on silt-covered bedrock. One pair was mating.
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Clown Dorid (Triopha catalinae)Observer
cory_briggsDescription
This nudi was about 5mm long. It looks like a juvenile of a Rabbit Dorid, Cockerell’s Dorid, or a Clown Dorid without the orange tubercles typically seen on adults. Maybe it’s not one of them. Any help is appreciated. Thx
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Genus DendronotusObserver
ipatDescription
Very tiny, no adult Dendronotus found.
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Genus DotoObserver
divindkDescription
Underwater Photography by Douglas Klug Santa Barbara, CA
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Genus DotoObserver
divindkDescription
Undescribed species of Doto. Note the orange spot pattern on it's back. Santa Cruz Island about 25' depth.
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Genus DotoObserver
craigahooverDescription
Doto sp. A was located on sandy habitat at the edge of a reef at a depth of 35 feet. Length was 1 cm. Water temperature was 53 degrees F.
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Genus DotoObserver
craigahooverDescription
Doto sp. with eggs was located on artificial reef at a depth of 30 feet. Lengths were 0.2 cm. Water temperature was 54 degrees F.
I am not sure if this is Goddard's Doto form A or Doto amyra.
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Shag-rug Nudibranch (Aeolidia papillosa)Observer
bogsnailDescription
Caught from the underside of the dock on some algae, placed in a glass bowl for close observation
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ekoberleDescription
Potentially Pseudoceros velutinus (well out of range based on majority of iNat observations) or undescribed species. Observed 3 or 4 individuals.
inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/2111733
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Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)Observer
ekoberleDescription
Hunting in tidepools at night
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Discophyton rudyiObserver
ljv2023Description
@jeffgoddard I went through my photos and think I found the species you mentioned. This species appeared to be pretty widespread at this site. I had assumed it was some type of tunicate.
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Modest Clown Dorid (Triopha modesta)Observer
claraoliversonDescription
@jeffgoddard Here’s the individual I believe is T. modesta!
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ramennudiDescription
]Potentially Pseudoceros velutinus (well out of range based on majority of iNat observations) or undescribed species. Observed 3 or 4 individuals.
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Lance's Doto (Doto lancei)Observer
finaticDescription
Orange County, California, US
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Laguna Aeolid (Diaphoreolis lagunae)Observer
claraoliversonDescription
Awesome!!! Was found moving by surface tension (like in third pic) near eelgrass. Was then moved to a black box temporarily for photos then returned.
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Opossum Shrimps (Order Mysida)Observer
alanarama3Description
On the back of a black sea hare (Aplysia vaccaria).
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Sunburst Anemone (Anthopleura sola)Observer
ericsimonsDescription
Clubbing each other?
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Three-lined Aeolid (Coryphella trilineata)Observer
alanarama3Description
Annulate rhinophores
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Vancouver Sapsucker (Hermaea vancouverensis)Observer
claraoliversonDescription
Maybe young Stiliger fuscovittatus? At least 6 in a single pool.
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Vancouver Sapsucker (Hermaea vancouverensis)Observer
veltkampDescription
Found four or five of these hanging out in a single pool
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Annulated Nudibranch (Janolus anulatus)Observer
aeolidaioliDescription
One individual, it was using the surface tension
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Piddocks and Angelwings (Family Pholadidae)Observer
abbytDescription
not even sure it's a bivalve, really......
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Opalescent Nudibranch (Hermissenda opalescens)Observer
nudibitchDescription
tiny
