Bugula fulva

Christian Skauge Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone could say what species or at least genus this might be? I have it down as a Crisia sp. Would be good to know, as I plan to use the image in a book... :-)

Bernard Picton A Bugula?

Christian Skauge Sorry, completely forgot data in my haste to be the first to post here :-) Found off the coast of Haugesund, Norwegian west coast, 31.07.2004. Depth approaching 20 meters as far as I can recall.

Bernard Picton We need Jo Porter to find some helpers, so be patient.

Christian Skauge No rush, they're probably still there :-)

Joanne Porter I'd agree with Bernard, definitely a Bugula.

Bernard Picton I was hoping you'd say which one Jo.

Bernard Picton Need a closer picture?

Christian Skauge I can enlarge if necessary... Hmm genus Bugula... the nudi in question (Diaphorodoris luteocincta) doesn't eat those, apparently... *dammit, must find new image for book*

Bernard Picton It might eat those, never trust anything written in a book.

Bernard Picton Crisia is similar looking, but only a single row of zooids I think? Several sorts here.

Christian Skauge True, they'll probbaly eat anything if hungry enough ;-) But since I'm not dwelving too deep into the biology stuff (I leave that to you!) I'll have to sift through my images to find something that matches my sources... Thanks, this is actually a great help!

Erling Svensen Are you sure that this not might be Securiflustra securifrons? I have a feeling for this one.... ;-)

Liz Morris Looks like Bugula flabellata to me, but I'm no expert. Id be interested to see the answer

Leandro Vieira Looks like Bugula flabellata or Bugula fulva.