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Sea Slug Aegires punctilucens
Troubador

Sea Slug Aegires punctilucens (Aegires punctilucens)

Found this species over a 15 year period on a rocky western coast of North Uist. The 'punctilucens' part of the scientific name refers to the green mirror-like spots on the dorsal surface.
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Habitat
Rock pool
Location
Western Isles, Scotland
Date taken
July 2013
Scientific name
Aegires punctilucens
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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Crikey!!! What an amazing looking creature! It looks like a Masterchef has been practising their piping skills on him LOL

A super find and picture too - very well done Lee.
 
Stanley Jones
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Fabulous Sea Slug. Those green mirror-like spot appear as if they could be bioluminescent. TFS this gem with us Lee!!!
 
Troubador
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Great description Delia and Stanley those spots certainly reflect light extremely well. Lee
 

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