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Nudibranchs
NU-1. Spanish Shawl
A Flabellenopsis iodinea hangs on in the current in California's Channel Islands.
NU-2. Shawn the Sheep
A tiny Costasiella nudibranch on a blade of algae, when magnified, looks like a fluffy sheep. Anilao, Philippines
NU-3. Doctor Seuss Slug
Wild colors on this Nembrotha nudibranch look like something from the imagination. Anilao, Philippines
NU-4. Triceratops of the Sea
Small but mighty, this Halgerda nudibranch has bold ridges and unique coloration. Skeleton shrimp are dancing on his back! Anilao, Philippines
NU-5. Beautiful Cruiser
A Hypselodoris nudibranch cruises the reef, its beautiful coloring a contrast for the substrate it is crawling on. East Timor.
NU-6. Belle of the Ball
This Ardeadoris nudibranch is all ruffles and delicate curves as it cruises the reef in Anilao, Philippines.
NU-7. Delicate Flabellina
The Sea of Cortez is home to this elaborately colored Flabellinopsis nudibranch.
NU-8. Tropical Reef Camo
A brilliant Chromodoris nudibranch reflects his environment with a feather star silhouetted in the background. Anilao, Philippines
NU-9. Nature's Paintbox
A tiny Tambja Abdere just a few mm long, has the most amazing colors as it faces a visitor in the Sea of Cortez.
PH-4. Reef Elegance
Two Hypselodoris nudibranchs with their egg ribbon pose on the reef. Anilao, Philippines.
NU-11. Solar-Powered
Like science fiction, this Phyllodesmium nudibranch stores live algae it eats and uses the energy from photosynthesis. Anilao, Philippines.
12. Peter Rabbit
Like bunny ears, this Hypselodoris nudibranch has out-sized rhinophores for sensing the environment. Anilao, Philippines.
NU-13. Surf's Up!
A Tambja morosa nudibranch cruises a coral surface looking like he's surfing a wave. Anilao, Philippines.
NU-14. Beautiful Ballerina
A delicate Hypselodoris nudibranch twirls on the reef as it searches for food or a friend.
NU-15. Tiny Beauty
Small as a pencil tip, this brilliant yellow-with-pink polka dots Cadinella nudibranch is a beautiful surprise when magnified. Anilao, Philippines
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