Picture of a sea slug, Flabellina affinis, taken in Malta.
A common species of nudibranch found in the Mediterranean Sea that can grow up to 50mm. I feeds in Hydrozoa. The coloration usually signalizes that species are poisonous, a defending strategy against predators.
Size: 3271px × 2687px
Location: Cirkewwa, Mellieha, Malta
Photo credit: © Rasmus Loeth Petersen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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