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Nudibranch eggs
updated Aug 09

if you learn only 3 things about them ...
Egg capsules contain living eggs or tiny animals. Don't disturb them.
Egg capsules are found on stones and among seaweeds. Watch your step.
Please don't bring egg capsules home. Thousands of baby animals may die.

Where seen?
These rosette-like ribbons of eggs are sometimes seen on our undisturbed shores.

Features: Diameter 8-1cm. Frilly ribbon of eggs embedded in mucus, laid in a spiral on hard surfaces or among seaweeds and seagrasses. Usually white or beige.

Polka-dot nudibranch and eggs.
Pulau Sekudu, Jul 05

Nudibranch eggs on Singapore shores


Discodoris lilacina
Pulau Sekudu, Jul 05


Ategema spongiosa
Chek Jawa, Jun 05


Pulau Semakau, Mar 05

Pulau Sekudu, Jul 05

Chek Jawa, May 05


Cyrene Reef, Jul 08

Cyrene Reef, Jul 08

Changi, Aug 08


Pasir Ris, Dec 08

Tanah Merah, Aug 09

Pulau Semakau, Apr 11


Pulau Ubin, Dec 09

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