RBTA has second mouth/tentacles/column growing from side

Yes, I am aware of the definition of budding. But I still do not believe Btas 'bud' by definition. I have seen reprodution as described by the op, but the new growth did not develop from a 'bud.' Wiki even states it forms from a bud. Has anyone seen progression photos of this process on a Bta? I would love to see them.

I didn't take pictures, but I can tell you I had a fully formed, miniature RBTA attached to the underside of one of my clone's oral disk. This fully formed "bud" eventually pinched off the parent clone. It was not a "split."

Kevin
 
If it was fully formed, then it doesn't sound like it was a bud. Just a smaller clone. Wiki defines bud as an 'outgrowth.' Did you see anything that looked like a small outgrowth or nodule that eventually turned into a full Bta? A small clone is not considered an outgrowth as it is already a fully formed lifeform.
 
You're arguing semantics, not biology. Splits, by definition and experience, involve the mouth of the parent clone, as well as splitting siphonoglyphs between daughter clones. this didn't happen. The bud formed as an outgrowth of the outer wall of the anemone.

Believe what you will. I'm finished.

Kevin
 
'budding' is a slang term. Not scientific at all. I have seen it happen myself, so I'm not denying the phenomenon itself.

You clearly stated in your first post that BTA don't bud, but then you say you have seen them bud, and budding not a scientific term? Did that come from wikipedia as well :rolleye1:?
 
Let's get back to the original topic at hand. Enough of the arguing.

And Kevin, I'm thinking. ;)

I agree with pics would be great if possible.
 
Here are 3 shots at different distances so you can really see that it is a seperate mouth not a fold in the main oral disk.





 
You clearly stated in your first post that BTA don't bud, but then you say you have seen them bud, and budding not a scientific term? Did that come from wikipedia as well :rolleye1:?

Not true. I said the term 'bud' is not scientific or accurate when describing the reproduction of btas. I never denied the phenomenon of a bta reproducing a clone as the op described. I have seen it myself. Please read carefully before replying.
 
*Sigh*

When I saw that you replied, I was hoping you'd just admit your mistake and we can all just happily move on.

Btas don't 'bud.'

Yes, it's very clear that you don't believe 'budding' is a scientific term, since you placed it in parentheses, but unless you meant something else entirely when you said 'Btas don't 'bud.'', that would pretty much mean that you don't believe that BTAs don't... well, bud.

Mate, it's not hard to admit one's wrong. No one knows everything, and it's not as if it's the end of the world. No biggie.

Anyways, OP: WOW that looks immensely cool! Though I knew BTAs budded from all the stuff I read, I've never seen pictures like that! Let us know when/if it breaks off of the main parent!
 
Not true. I said the term 'bud' is not scientific or accurate when describing the reproduction of btas. I never denied the phenomenon of a bta reproducing a clone as the op described. I have seen it myself. Please read carefully before replying.

Lol...... Still waiting to see a photo of a 'bud.' Until then, I rest my case.

WOW, im done with this one, no point


Anyways great picture of a bud by the op
 
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That RBTA had a pretty nasty run in with a powerhead about 6 months ago and got chewed up all along one side of the oral disk and foot, It healed good as new but I wonder if what is happening has something to do with the tissue damage in the recent past.
 
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