Notobryon wardi

Odhner, 1936

Notobryon wardi
Photographed by: Guido Zsilavecz

Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Mollusca
Class:Gastropoda
Subclass:Opisthobranchia
Order:Nudibranchia
Suborder:Dendronotina
Family:Scyllaeidae
Species:Notobryon wardi

Comment from Richard Willan on photo #2975
This dendronotid nudibranch is characterised by the relatively small, paired, paddle-like processes laterally and vivid blue patches. When disturbed, it swims by thrashing its body from side-to-side.

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Pictures of Notobryon wardi

Notobryon wardi from Cape Town, South AfricaIdentification reviewed by Richard Willan
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Notobryon wardi from Cape Town, South Africa
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Notobryon wardi from Cape Town, South Africa
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Notobryon wardi from Nelson Bay, AustraliaIdentification reviewed by Richard Willan
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Notobryon wardi from Cape Town, South AfricaIdentification reviewed by Richard Willan
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