Spanish Shawl [Flabellina iodinea]
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
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Nudibranch
Nudibranchia
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| Family |
Flabellinidae
Flabellinidae
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| Genus |
Flabellina
Flabellina
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