#goniobranchus reticulatus

[jincheeto]

Remembered this image and had to show

Goniobranchus

[annjo-wolfe]

I'm probably going to hell for this, but-

I've read my fair share of oviposition monsterfucker stuff and I propose a change to the standard oviposition formula.

In most shit where the egg "receiver" is a different species (usually human), the egg "giver" (usually a male of the species, i.e., naga, lizard man, drider, etc.) both fertilises and deposits the eggs.

Don't get me wrong, I love that shit. But I've contemplated the biological implications of this. What's the point of a male and female sex in a species, if the male has the fertilised eggs ready to go anyway? What do the females contribute?

some science -> Irl ovipositors are the female anatomy and have to be fertilised by male.

WHAT I PROPOSE!!

A species (naga, drider, etc.) that is hermaphroditic, having working male and female parts. Combat (either actual combat or friendlier, flirtier "combat") is a part of courtship and the losing party is the one that "receives" the eggs (already fertilised, they just need an "incubator").

It just so happens that humans often "lose" that courtship fight ;)

More sciency/biology ramblings under the cut...

Now whether the offspring receive genetic material from both "parents" is up to you. Me thinks either, its a battle of genetic dominance, where the winner's offspring take no genetic material from the loser/egg receiver and therefore the "fittest" of get to pass on their DNA. Or the fertilised eggs receive some DNA from the egg holder (while in the womb due to cell exchange*) to ensure species diversity.

*cell and DNA exchange between fetus and parent occurs throughout mammalian pregnancies even after fetus conception.

Would that mean eggs could receive DNA from egg holders outside their species? WHO KNOWS!

First option means, they just need a partner with a suitable womb-like structure to work since they don't give any DNA. The second option, when paired with the idea that the incubating eggs can receive genetic material from species outside their own, means interspecies pairings would inherently ensure genetic diversity while still technically remaining one species.

If eggs can't receive genetic material from outside their own species then only intraspecies pairings would produce viable offspring.

Of course, they could just dump the eggs and leave (as Goniobranchus reticulatus - a species of colourful sea slugs do, which this whole idea was partly based upon). But me like the pregnancy fluff. And perhaps the species evolved to stay with partners and care for young, to ensure their survival. Through only the breeding season or perhaps for life.

Shoutout to @thetravelerwrites for their Naga x Human piece for planting the seed as well as @moonloredraws for her comic Stellar Jewels for watering that seed into this monsterfucker plant of insanity!!

[squenble]

so i decided to redesign my slugcat designs to be more.. slug-like! they’re all based off of different species of nudibranch (From left to right: Doriopsilla albopunctata, Doriprismatica atromarginata, Goniobranchus reticulatus)

[h-halos]

Alright, so for Robin, I was thinking the Dassault Falcon 8X jet would totally match her. It’s got this smooth, luxurious vibe, known for a super quiet cabin and elegant design—kind of like how Robin has that calm, graceful aura. Plus, it’s designed for long-distance travel, symbolizing how she connects with people far and wide through her music. It’s the perfect blend of peaceful and powerful, just like her.

OH THIS IS PERFECT :O , Very sleek design , && it's got a meaning to it ehe <3

Uhm if yuu where a sea slug she thinks you'd look like these !!

( Dirona albolineata , Placida Barackobamai , Goniobranchus reticulatus ! )

[awesome-animals-for-reference]

Sea Slug Pt 4

Goniobranchus reticulatus

Goniobranchus roboi

Hypselodoris decorata

Hypselodoris dollfusi

Hypselodoris godeffroyana

Miamira alleni

Miamira flavicostata

Miamira miamirana

Miamira moloch

[oceansoftheworld]

Photo by Marx Hazir | Info 

Goniobranchus reticulatus is a species of colorful sea slug or dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Chromodorididae. There is considerable disagreement amongst experts over the identity of Goniobranchus reticulatus. It has been widely reported from the Indo-West Pacific Ocean, but many of these records are now believed to be of distinct species.

[djhenryhall]

Critter Alert: Reticulated Chromodoris

I finally spotted a Reticulated Chromodoris #nudibranch #philippines #puertogalera #TwitterNatureCommunity #NaturePhotography

Reticulated chromodoris is a colorful nudibranch that live mostly in the waters of the indo-pacific. This sea slug is also referred to as Goniobranchus reticulatus, part dorid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Chromodorididae. The nudibranch in the picture below was spotted off the coast of Puerto Galera in the Philippines. Reticulated Chromodoris Ocean Floor…

[rootbeerfloats]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! here is a sea slug to celebrate !!! it’s a goniobranchus reticulatus !!!!!! i hope u have a great day 2day ^_^!!!!!!

OHMY GOD THANK YOU SO MUCH FERRIS ITS SO CUTE 😭😭😭😭😭 SHAPED LIKE A FRIEND TRULY.... i hope you have a good day as well!!!! :’DDD

[nudibooty]

Excited to be back in the field and trying my hand at underwater photography again! Pretty proud of this Goniobranchus reticulatus in Mabini, Philippines. 

[foxskip]

I have just been informed this nudibranch (Goniobranchus reticulatus) detaches its penis after mating & regrows another w/in 24 hours.

Seen here getting after it.

Spiral structure in the inner duct is important for getting that pp ready for more copulation.

Source/study for more fun info on this.