Image of the Day: Fancy Slug

This uncharacterized species of nudibranch, genus Cyerce, can be distinguished by the delicate red lines running along the edges of its soft, jelly-like structures.

The Scientist Staff

Jun 12, 2017 | 1 min read

Cyerce

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Researchers spotted the sea slug in the Philippines, slithering on the sandy seafloor at night.

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