Who laid those eggs?

[Merry]

Colorful opisthobranch eggs are one thing that really stand out on our reefs. Since catching slugs in the act of laying eggs is like finding treasure, Phil and I put together a collection of nudis captured with their distinctive, tell-tale egg masses. If you find a lone egg mass without the adult, this guide may help you identify it. Although most species are from Southern California, this includes a few from British Columbia.

Opisthobranch Eggs of the Eastern Pacific

Polycera atra

Okenia rosacea

Flabellina trilineata (reclassified Orienthella trilineata)

Doriopsilla fulva

Navanax inermis

 

[tridacna]

Fantastic post! Thanks a lot.

 

[RyanT]

Yes, awesome, thanks!