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Myxilla incrustansObserver
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Identification based partly on color. Collected along with similar specimens in an otter trawl.
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Genus ClionaObserver
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The only example I've noticed on these docks, despite checking them fairly often. Identification seems straightforward, but I could be wrong.
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Barnacle-eating Dorid (Onchidoris bilamellata)Observer
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Adult, around 4cm in diameter.
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Lined Chiton (Tonicella lineata)Observer
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One of four specimens observed today, picked out for interesting color variation.
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Northern Leopard Dorid (Diaulula odonoghuei)Observer
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Pale specimen, observed inside tire hung off dock.
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Aroids, Water-Plantains, Seagrass, and Allies (Order Alismatales)Observer
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Single, isolated example growing off dockside tire.
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Myxilla lacunosaObserver
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A bright, spongy cluster, characteristic of a sponge found along the dock. Fairly confident in I.D., but could always use clarification from someone more knowledgable about sponges.
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Actiniid Sea Anemones (Family Actiniidae)Observer
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Observed tucked inside a tire on the sheltered side of the dock.
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Red-trumpet Calcareous Tubeworm (Serpula columbiana)Observer
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Observed tucked among barnacles on one of the more densely populated tires.
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Bristly Tunicate (Boltenia villosa)Observer
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Near top center, spiked. Found in cluster of other species.
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Kelp Lace Bryozoan (Membranipora membranacea)Observer
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Small incrustation past tip of finger.
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Red Velvet Sponge (Clathria pennata)Observer
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At center, somewhat obscured.
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Genus SaccharinaObserver
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Dark coloration and patterning lead me towards bongardiana, but not certain.
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Bread-crumb Sponge (Halichondria panicea)Observer
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Coloration and prominent oscula support identification, but I'd appreciate verification.
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Broadleaf Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca)Observer
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Bright, green, thin. Grew in small clumps.
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Genus UrticinaObserver
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Light coloration and shading, small-around five centimeters in diameter.
Photos / Sounds
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Plumose Anemones (Genus Metridium)Observer
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Juvenile, one of several observed off side of dock.
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Bent-nosed Clam (Macoma nasuta)Observer
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Found digging in False Bay at low tide.