Ryan Photographic - Discodorididae - cryptobranch dorid nudibranchs

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Family Discodorididae

The family Discodorididae is represented by around 220 species in 28 genera. They are widely distributed in the world's oceans. Discodoridids are referred to as "cryptobranch" because they are able to retract their gills into a pocket. They typically emerge at night and are believed to feed on sponges.

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Asteronotus cespitosus Lumpy asteronotus

Asteronotus cespitosus Lumpy asteronotus, Kri Eco, Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_3862. This beastie really doesn't deserve its nasty specific name.

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Halgerda aurantiomaculata Gold-spotted halgerda

Halgerda aurantiomaculata Gold-spotted halgerda pair Kadavu, Fiji IMG_3410

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Halgerda batangas Batangas nudibranch

Halgerda batangas? Batangas nudibranch Puerto Galera, Philippines IMG_7193

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Halgerda carlsoni Carlson's nudibranch

Halgerda carlsoni Carlson's nudibranch Fiji. This lovely species was discovered by, and named after, my longtime friend Bruce Carlson.

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Halgerda species

Halgerda species, Rao Island, Morotai, Indonesia 5P7A7475

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Halgerda species

Halgerda species Raja Ampat West Papua IMG_3141

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Halgerda species

Halgerda species, Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_2733

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Halgerda species

Halgerda species, Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_3149

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Jorunna funebris Funeral Jorunna

Jorunna funebris Funeral Jorunna, Kri, Raja Ampat IMG_7829

Jorunna funebris Funeral jorunna Puerto Galera, Philippines IMG_7199

Jorunna funebris, Kri, Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_0158

Jorunna fenebris Funeral jorunna, gill detail. Puerto Galera, Philippines IMG_7204

Jorunna funebris, Kri, Raja Ampat, West Papua IMG_7759

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