Rainbow nudibranch
A species of Dendronotus Scientific name : Dendronotus iris Genus : Dendronotus
Rainbow nudibranch, A species of Dendronotus
Botanical name: Dendronotus iris
Genus: Dendronotus
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Description
Dendronotus iris can grow to about 30 cm but is usually about 10 cm. The colour of this species is highly variable. It can range from translucent white or gray, to orange or red. It can also have white spots or scattered brownish patches. Distinctive features include the stalk of the rhinophore sheath having a vertical row of three to six small branched processes on its posterior side, and the foot being edged in white, although this may be partially absent in some specimens. The oral veil has four paired processes. The branching gills may be tipped with white, orange, yellow, or purple.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Nudibranchs Family
Dendronotidae Genus
Dendronotus Species
Rainbow nudibranch 
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