The specific name, flavoanulatus refers to the yellow subapical ring of the cerata (from the Latin words flavus, yellow and anulatus, ringed). The body and the cerata of Janolus flavoanulatus are translucent, the latter with a purple subapical ring merging towards the tip into bright blue, and a yellowish ring below the purple ring. The rhinophores are brown-reddish with white tips. The caruncle is pale yellowish/cream. There is a bluish margin to the foot, the 'tail' is blue.
Similar species: Sea Slugs
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Uploaded Jan 20, 2019. Captured May 28, 2018 05:37 in Unnamed Road, Kareko, Lembeh Utara, Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.
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CERATA
Aeolid nudibranchs have structures called cerata on their backs. Cerata aid in respiration, defense, and digestion! Beauty with a purpose! {Janolus flavoanulatus spotted in Indonesia by Patomarazul}#Cerata #Nudibranch #Seaslug #Janolusflavoanulatus
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