Magnificent ascidians (Botrylloides magnicoecum). The base colour can range from blue to purple but the gold patterning is common to all specimens.

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Location: Split Solitary Island, New South Wales, Australia
Photo credit: © Becca Saunders / Auscape / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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