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What

Ragged Seahare (Bursatella leachii)

Observer

tangatawhenua

Date

December 15, 2015

Description

Absolutely amazing to watch this. The round "sand" in the middle of the back gets popped out.

This is one of a group of about 243 - that is all I could count. After a while with the "sand balls" popping out and holding their shape, fish came in (couldn't get a photo of them as they blended into the water and cause too much distortion) and ate what I am guessing is roe.

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