I was going to anchor the weed in my aquarium, without paying it much attention; it was just a tiny bit of fluff to serve as a hiding spot for amphipods. Then the light caught these yellowish jelly beads, a couple of millimetres long.
Here's one, propped against a light; ten eggs in a round case with an exit hole at the top. If you look closely, you can see horizontal grooves in the casing.
I don't know what lays these; possibly a snail, but which, I have no idea. If they hatch in my aquarium, I might find out. That's if the hermits and anemones don't eat the babies first.
What a good eye you have to notice these! To me they look somewhat like oval shaped pearls.
ReplyDeleteI hope you find out what they are! That would be fascinating!
I hope you have a wonderful week!
There's a molluscan vibe about them. I look forward to finding out about the hatchlings when they make an appearance.
ReplyDeleteSnail, I've separated the seaweed into a jar by itself, so that I can see the hatchlings without the rest of the tank residents snacking on them first. I'll let you know if they show up.
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