Dunadin 2 Posted May 11, 2012 The last dive on San Miguel, CA resulted in two critters I could not ID. Any help and pointers are greatly appreciated. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted May 11, 2012 Hi Sergio -- the first is the lion's mane nudibranch, Mellibe leonina. It looks like an older animal with curious black dots. I wonder if those are amphipods or a type of parasite? the other is the detached "stem" portion of the siphonophore Praya. complete animals have a big transparent bell on one end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seriola 1 Posted May 14, 2012 The second photo looks more like Apolemia to me than Praya. Apolemia has that nice fuzzy look to it, where as the feeding polyps in Praya tend to hang straight down when extended and looks simpler overall, usual yellow/orange in color too. Cheers, Wyatt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 0 Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks Wyatt. It's good to have someone who actually knows something answer these questions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunadin 2 Posted May 15, 2012 Thank you! Always a pleasure do learn something new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seriola 1 Posted May 15, 2012 Most welcome, great photo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
