Nudibranch Collection

Nudibranch (Gymnodoris aurita). Nudibranchs are shell-less marine molluscs that live in seas around the world. Here the external gills (top) can be seen which give the nudibranch its name

Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus) Vela Luka, Korcula Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Nudibranch (sea slug) (Chromodoris coil) Unlike most snails, nudibranchs have no shell & their delicate gills are
AUS-1846 Nudibranch (sea slug) (Chromodoris coil) Unlike most snails, nudibranchs have no shell & their delicate gills are exposed. Without a shell, they rely on toxic chemicals for self-defence

Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Two Coleman shrimp are commensal with a Ceratosoma nudibranch

Nudibranch - Pink Nudibranchs in a group mating bunch Ternate, Indonesia
VT-8355 Nudibranch - Pink Nudibranchs in a group mating bunch Ternate, Indonesia Chromodoris sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

RF - Composite image of tropical nudibranchs on a black background showing variety and abundance of nudibranch species, Indo-Pacific

Nudibranch (Phyllidia marindica), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. December

Nudibranchs (Doto greenamyeri) newly described species on feather hydroids. Seraya Bay, north coast of Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue -Cyphoma signatum- crawling over sponge, Little Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

Nudibranch (Flabellina nobilis) photographed in the field aquarium in Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Glaucus atlanticus, blue sea slug
Ff. 23 Vol 3. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Common Grey Seaslug (Aeolidia papillosa) adult, in shallow pool beside Snakelocks Anemone (Anemonia viridis), Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Petaled Nudibranch - The petals which can be realised if disturbed contain a noxious viscous mucus Great barrier Reef
VT-8357 Petaled Nudibranch - The petals, if disturbed, can release a noxious viscous mucus Great barrier Reef. Australia Cyerce nigricans Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal

Nudibranchs mating
Nudibranchs (Flabellina verrucosa) mating. Nudibranchs are shell-less marine molluscs that live in seas around the world. They have external gills that give the nudibranch its name

Blue dragon seaslug (Glaucus atlanticus) with Blue button hydroid colony (Porpita porpita) on which it feeds. Tenerife, Canary Islands. October

Blue sea slug (Glaucus atlanticus) that was washed ashore with a mass, multi-day stranding of thousands of Indo-Pacific Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia utriculus)

Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani) with a scale worm. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) hitching a ride on a Nudibranch (Risbecia tryoni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nudibranchs (Nembrotha chamberlaini) feeding on Tunicates (sea squirt) on a coral reef. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Hooded nudibranchs (Melibe leonina) filter feeding beneath bull kelp. Hussar Point, Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Detail of rhinopores and the colour pattern of a toxic Nudibranch (Goniobranchus coi) on a coral reef. Ambon Bay, Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea, tropical west Pacific Ocean

An Aeolid nudibranch on an orange sponge, Papua New Guinea
An Aeolid nudibranch (Caloria indica) on an orange sponge, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Dorid nudibranch (Doriprismatica atromarginata), close up, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

White and yellow nudibranch (Polycera quadrilineata) feeding on a sea mat (Membranipora membranacea). Shetland Islands, Scotland, British Isles. United Kingdom. North East Atlantic Ocean

Opalescent nudibranchs (Hermissenda crassicornis) and Mushroom compound ascidians (Distaplia occidentalis). Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Hooded nudibranchs (Melibe leonina) with oral hood for catching planktonic prey. In the Pacific Northwest they are often found clinging to bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)

Nudibranch (Goniobranchus kuniei, formerly in Chromodoris) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Sea Cucumber - Juvenile which mimics a poisonous Date:

Nudibranch (Dendrodoris limbata) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Nudibranchs mating (Polycera faeroensis) Sark, British Channel Islands, July

Nudibranch (Dendronotus frondosus) Isle of Man, July

Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp. ) Lembeh Strait
Emperor shrimp (Periclemenes imperator) on a nudibranch (Ceratosoma sp.) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Gold-spotted Chromodorid nudibranch (Chromodoris aureopurpurea, Ninepin Group or Kwo Chau Islands)
Gold-spotted Chromodorid nudibranch (Chromodoris aureopurpurea, Ninepin Group or Kwo Chau Islands, Sai Kung District of Hong Kong, China

Nudibranch (Kaloplocamus acutus) Bluff Island, Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, Hong Kong, China

Studio image of multiple Nudibranch species. Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean. Digital composite

Close up of pattern of the cerata of a nudibranch (Janolus savinkini). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Nudibranch (Goniobranchus geminus) on a coral reef, dorsal view, portrait, Similan Islands, Thailand, Andaman Sea

Nudibranch (Chromodoris annae) on a coral reef, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

Pair of Nudibranchs (Flabellina exoptata) just prior to mating, the mating apparatus of the one on left is visible, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

Nudibranch (Phyllidia varicosa) portrait on white background, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Close up of nudibranch, or notodoris minor. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of nudibranch, or notodoris minor. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of nudibranch on sponge. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of nudibranch. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of Nudibranch. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of nudibranchs. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of spanish dancer nudibranch, or hexabranchus sanguineus. Date: 01/03/2005

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Close up of sea squirt and nudibranch. Date: 01/03/2005

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"Nudibranchs: The Colorful Wonders of the Underwater World" Discover the mesmerizing beauty of nudibranchs, fascinating sea slugs found in various corners of our planet's oceans. From the crystal-clear waters surrounding Vela Luka on Korcula Island, Croatia to the vibrant Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia, these unique creatures captivate with their striking appearances and intriguing behaviors. Unlike most snails, nudibranchs have shed their shells, leaving their delicate gills exposed. To compensate for this vulnerability, they rely on toxic chemicals for self-defense. In Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi Island and North Sulawesi in Indonesia, we witness nudibranch species such as Janolus cristatus and Phyllidia marindica showcasing their vibrant colors while coexisting with other marine organisms like Coleman shrimp. In Ternate and Little Tobago islands in Indonesia and Trinidad and Tobago respectively, we encounter pink nudibranchs engaging in group mating rituals or crawling over sponges alongside fingerprint flamingo tongues. These interactions highlight both the diversity and interconnectedness within marine ecosystems. One cannot overlook Glaucus atlanticus - a blue sea slug that gracefully glides through ocean currents. Its ethereal appearance is a testament to nature's artistry. The Petaled Nudibranch found at the Great Barrier Reef showcases its defense mechanism by releasing noxious mucus when disturbed – an ingenious adaptation against potential predators. Nudibranchs also engage in intricate mating rituals that are both beautiful and vital for their survival. Witnessing these intimate moments reminds us of nature's ceaseless cycle of life. Whether it be newly discovered species like Doto greenamyeri or familiar ones like Aeolidia papillosa beside Snakelocks Anemone (Anemonia viridis), each nudibranch holds its own story waiting to be unraveled beneath the waves.