Color Challenge - Orange Tuesday
These little creatures come in all shapes and sizes and this one is no exception. This is a Cockerell's Nudibranch, Limacia cockerelli. A wonderful find on any dive these little sea slugs have beautifully coloured papillae (fleshy projections) all over their body. These "dew-drop" tipped appendages will vary in colour depending on the individuals diet but are most commonly a vibrant bright orange.
As will all nudibranchs, this species has retractable gills on its back and when photographing them you want to approach slowly and with care so that the animal doesn't retract its gills.
Happy snapping everyone and have a great day!
Scott
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Such an interesting little creature! You show us so much diversity in the ocean; so much more than even the aquariums do. Thank you!
nice picture and interesting post
Cute creature
Very adorable and fit for an aquarium
Cute creature Very
Adorable and fit for
An aquarium
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Beautiful creature :) Love those colors!
again our mother nature surprising us with this vibrant orange color I really liked your post
Love the photo... and the colors are perfect 👌 love the work tou are doing😍😍
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Just simple beautiful!
Wow what a click and experience of these creatures sir you are far better than I ever seen any underwater photographer best wishes for your beautiful gift to the world.
wonderful!!!! find on any dive these little sea slugs have beautifully coloured papillae