Spanish dancer ; Gills

A Spanish dancer is the most popular nudibranch.
It has amazing ability to swim,the way of which comes from its name.
The detail of the Gills are also beautiful.
It seems just like blooming flowers.

depth : 23ft / 7m, Cape Maeda, Okinawa, JAPAN, Dec 1996

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