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Gymnodoris aurita
One of the bigger nudibranch species, easily filling the palm of one's hand. Like most gymnodorids, this one is a predator on other nudibranchs, including members of its own species.
Deep reef, 30m+ at Sodwana Bay, South Africa
Phylum: Mollusca Class: Gastropoda Subclass: Opisthobranchia Order: Nudibranchia Suborder: Doridina Family: Gymnodorididae