The term nudibranch is derived from the Greek words nudus and brankhia, meaning 'naked' and 'gill' respectively. The flower-like protrusions on the back are the exposed (naked) gills.
Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Nudibranch
Ardeadoris egretta
The term nudibranch is derived from the Greek words nudus and brankhia, meaning 'naked' and 'gill' respectively. The flower-like protrusions on the back are the exposed (naked) gills.