In rock pool, beneath rock and buried in sand. Proboscis only partly visible.
Marine Research Group of the FNCV fieldtrip.
Seen together with other MRG members.
One individual seen.
Marine Research Group of the FNCV fieldtrip.
Seen together with other MRG members.
Tentacle length: ~30cm
These were found at the base of small rock faces that had a little overhang at the bottom
the main body was hidden therein.
upon approach the tentacles retracted fairly quickly (light sensitive?)
Tentacle length: ~30cm
These were found at the base of small rock faces that had a little overhang at the bottom
the main body was hidden therein.
upon approach the tentacles retracted fairly quickly (light sensitive?)
Metabonellia haswelli at The Monument. 5.3m DSC_0059
The focus of this record is the three dark chitons in the middle of the photo.
The yellowish individual on the right is recorded separately at https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149290265.
The focus of this record is the large yellowish chiton in the middle of the photo.
The same individual can be seen on the right in the photo at https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/149290266.
The white animal with tube feet is Cucuvitrum row.