Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Varicose Phyllidia

Photo Copyright 2013 by Barry Fackler

Hawai'i is not blessed with many nudibranchs like some of the more temperate dive spots in the world. What nudis we do have aren't often seen. I photographed this varicose phyllidia (Phyllidia varicosa) this past Sunday in shallow water at Honounau.


Photo Copyright 2013 by Barry Fackler
This is commonly referred to as the fried egg nudibranch owing to its unique yellow and white markings.

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