Last week, I promised Hedwig that I'd start posting the scientific names of these Monsters of the Deep.
This one is supposedly called Cadlinella ornatissima, but I suspect that it's really just a toy that some Japanese youngster accidentally dropped in the water.
Friday, April 29, 2005
Friday Nudibranch Blogging
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Thank you for this, Phila. I look forward to nudibranch blogging every week and always send it to my administrative assistant who takes most of the pictures I use for my own cat blogging.
Know you're really appreciated!
Yay! Another great nudibranch! I look forward to this all week!
Wow, simply astonishing.
Words fail.
There's a party boy for you!
Speechless, I've had the same problem getting to Dharma Bums since last week. I just get my (defunct) blogger start page.
Speechless...
You're right...it's gone. Not sure why.
It was a repost, so no harm done. It's weird, though.
Anyway, you can find the original here.
Are there any tortie nudibranches?
(tortibranches?)
That's the best looking nudibranch yet.
ya know, there's something vaguely.... ummm.... raunchy about that name.
nudi....
Love it! Looks like a Pokemon.
Hey Phila-- We photographed a critter on the beach the other day, and thought it might be a nudibranch. But, as it turns out, it was a stunning red sea cucumber. Not as colorful as your guy, but a real beauty. The colors of sea creatures are almost unbelievable. If an artist painted it, I would think it was surreal.
I am late to this party this week, bummer! What a lovely creature! When I first saw it, I thought it was one of those fancy sugary flower decorations for fancy cakes and pastries. It's almost as gorgeous as a bird! :)
Thanks for posting the scientific names, too. I like to poke around on the web, looking for more info about creatures, and a scientific name helps me increase my knowledge somewhat.
GrrlScientist
Yesterday, I was babysitting for my grandchildren, and made a point to show this beautiful picture to them. How big are these critters?
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