Chelonaplysilla sp. 2

This sponge externally resembles the encrusting form of the purple Chelonaplysilla violacea and may be a color variety of the same species. Several different kinds of nudibranchs have been found eating the various Chelonaplysilla like sponges. Here, a Goniobranchus decorus is feeding on the sponge.

Created 20 May 2019

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