Nudibranchs - Sunshine Coast etc. /DSC08529 2
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04/02/2023
Gary Cobb 0416 048 100
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Retusa sp. 10

Location: Mooloolah River, La Balsa Park, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia
Size: 2 mm (shell)
Depth: 5 m
Temperature: 28 C

ORDER: CEPHALASPEDIA
FAMILY: Retusidae
Photographs by Gary Cobb - Copyright 2003-2026

Confirmed by Bob Burn. He said it could be Retusa waughiana. Bob has requested the paper to confirm.
Below the animal in situ showing it attempting to burrow head-down. In the photo on thr right you can it's head and eyespots..
Bob said the brown protoconch is for camouflage whe the animal trys to burrow.

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