Spanish Shawl [Flabellina iodinea]

Spanish Shawl
Description

Divers often notice this nudibranch as a delicate, frilly “fan” of cerata that can look like a living piece of lace. It’s typically seen cruising over rocky bottoms and seaweed, where its bright, contrasting colors stand out against the substrate.

Where To See Spanish Shawl

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Taxonomy
Phylum Molluscs
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Nudibranch
Nudibranchia
Family Flabellinidae
Flabellinidae
Genus Flabellina
Flabellina
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