Aplysia punctata

Aplysia punctata (Cuvier, 1803)

19 June, 2014.
Eilean nan Coinean, Sound of Jura on the west coast. 
100 mm animal on a kelp blade at 4 m. One of several animals this size seen during the dive. Water temperature 11°C.
Sony NEX-5 in Nauticam housing, Zeiss 50 mm macro lens and 2 x Inon D-2000 flashes.


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OPK - Opistobranquis

Encyclopedia of Marine Life of Britain and Ireland sea slug forum