Mediterranean Violet Aeolid [Flabellina affinis]
Description
This aeolid nudibranch is a favorite for underwater photographers, thanks to its vivid violet tones and delicate, finger-like cerata. Divers may see it hovering or crawling along algae and rocky areas, where its translucent-looking tips and rhythmic movement are especially noticeable.
Where To See Mediterranean Violet Aeolid
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Nudibranch
Nudibranchia
|
| Family |
Flabellinidae
Flabellinidae
|
| Genus |
Flabellina
Flabellina
|
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