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Nudibranch

Thysanozoon

Photo by Juan DiTrani
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Species ID Suggestions

Thysanozoon sp

Thysanozoon sp

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ebarbs
That is actually a polyclad flatworm! I am unsure of the specific species, but t believe it is in the Thysanozoon genus. The rhinophore resembling structures towards the front are psuedotentacles used (possibly) to mimic nudibranchs.
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Juan, you can also place it in the mission for nudibranchs: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/7791306

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Opisthobranchs & Nudibranchs of the World
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PublishedAugust 17, 2013

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