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Melibe leonina
(Lion Nudibranch)
© Les Leighton (Photo ID #6929)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Snug Cove, Bowen Island, BC
Photographer
Les Leighton
Habitat
Salt Water, Rocks and Kelp
Photo Date
September 09, 2006
Upload Date
June 11, 2009
Elevation (m)
UTM Zone #
Latitude
UTM Easting
Longitude
UTM Northing
Photo ID #
6929
Notes
On strand of Bull Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana ) in Snug Cove. They can swim in a bending and twisting motion. A honey-like scent is evident upon removal of nudibranch from the water.
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