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Xenia Coral Mimic Nudibranch This Nudibranch mimics the host foodsource, Xenia Corals.  The cerata of this Nudibranch is very similar to the pulsating polyps of the Xenia Corals, which they feeds on.                                Geotagged,Philippines,Phyllodesmium rudmani,Spring,anilao,batangas,nudibranch,scuba diving,underwater,xenia mimic Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Xenia Coral Mimic Nudibranch

This Nudibranch mimics the host foodsource, Xenia Corals. The cerata of this Nudibranch is very similar to the pulsating polyps of the Xenia Corals, which they feeds on.

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"Phyllodesmium rudmani" is a species of sea slug, an aeolid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Facelinidae. The specific name "rudmani" is in honor of malacologist William B. Rudman.

Similar species: Sea Slugs
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 6, 2016. Captured Mar 28, 2016 12:19 in Mabini Circumferential Rd, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.
  • DSC-RX100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 37.1mm