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Bi-Color Nudibranch

Janolus fuscus

Photo by phidauex
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Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful Bi Color Nudibranch seen in the early morning tide pools of southern Oregon. Specimen was the largest I had ever seen - about 2" in length.

Habitat:

Early morning tide pools, -1.0 tide. Rocky pools with sand bases, nearby offshore kelp forests.

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Janolus fuscus

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Comments (2)
phidauex
We were very lucky indeed! I don't usually spot many during tide pools, and never before at this particular beach. That morning we saw 23, representing three species. It made it worth getting up at 6:00am to hit the morning tide. :)
Muckpuk
Lovely! Lucky you to find them in tide pools. Do you spot many?

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