Dorid Nudibranch from the Celebes Sea

Wordless Wednesday
Watery Wednesday

What: Macro photo of a Dorid Nudibranch (Chromodoris coi).
Learn about this nudibranch here.

Where: I took this photo in the Celebes Sea
at Sipadan Island, off the coast of Borneo.



Chromodoris coi
Click on the photo to enlarge.

33 comments:

  1. BNSFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    This is a macro photo of a nudibranch (AKA sea slug). In real life, the creature is only about two inches (5cm) long. The two things sticking up from its 'head' are sensory organs. Its gills are the fluffy tree-like structure sticking up near the rear.

    Bobbie

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Wow, it's beautiful! I'm learning that nudibranches are some of the most colorful creatures of the sea. Great shot too! :-)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    P.S. About your comment... were you serious about the prompt?

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    A beautiful creature and fine photo. Good things do come in small packages.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    So unusual! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. catsynthFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Coo, I thought it was a nudibranch!
    They have such amazing color and shapes, very stylistic.

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  7. Sukhmandir KaurFebruary 10, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Outstanding and so unusual! What a variety of life forms we have on this plnaet.
    Happy WW

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  8. jams o donnellFebruary 10, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Beautiful! A stunning photos. I feel the need to write a haiku

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  9. GattinaFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    That looks like out of another world ! Amazing ! only 5cm !

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  10. Andrew CooperFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Very nice. A good photograph of a nudi is often the highlight of a dive for me.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 10, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    You've got some gorgeous photos.

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  12. ShannonFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    The colors on nudibranchs are amazing.

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  13. RobinFebruary 11, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    That is stunning, and so not what I was picturing when I read "nudibranch" LOL. (Yes, I do apparently have the sense of humor of an 8 year old boy. Comes from parenting one I suppose.)

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 1:47 AM

    Nature continues to awe me...

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  15. Scriber's WebFebruary 11, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    That is simply stunning!

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  16. MojoFebruary 11, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    I never heard of these before, at least not by their official name. What a fascinating photo!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    A beautiful macro shot of the slug :)

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 3:26 AM

    This is a great photo, first time I've seen this in clear photo. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    Wow! This is beautiful!

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  20. VALKYRIENFebruary 11, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    It could be alien for all I know! What beautful colours! And great macro!

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  21. SallyFebruary 11, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    I didn't know a nudibranch could be so beautiful. Thanks

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  22. Robyn JonesFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    What a strange looking slug....but very cool picture...I love ocean pictures

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Oooo Very nice indeed! I really enjoy underwater photography!

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I first saw nudibranches in a NatGeo article. Amazing colors and forms.

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  25. CarlettaFebruary 11, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    When I looked at the image I thought it must be some kind of coral or such. I clicked on your link to read about it - fascinating little creature.
    Wonderful photo!

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    looks like the sea's monarch!

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  27. BNSFebruary 12, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Thanks everyone. Stay tuned for more photos of colorful nudibranchs on The Right Blue.

    Bobbie

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Incredible shot Bobbie, don't you just love the world of macro photography !!

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  29. BeckyFebruary 13, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Thanks for explaining what this is Bobbie. I like the color. It almost looks transparent.

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  30. UnknownFebruary 15, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Now that's an interesting sea creature. It actually looks intertidal

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    It is beautiful, but indeed it does not look real!

    I visited your link and now I know there is a "Sea Slug Forum". Who would have thought?!

    What was the size of this specimen?

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  32. BNSFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    @ Bernie - Yes, I do love macro photography!

    @ Becky - I like the colors, too. By the way, you can't see it in this photo but the underside has a bit of purple.

    @ Robert S. - No, this creature is not from the intertidal zone. It lives on reefs at depths of 10 meters or more.

    @ Will - The Sea Slug Forum is a wonderful treasure trove of information about these kinds of critters.

    This specimen was nearly two inches long.

    Bobbie

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  33. floretaFebruary 18, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    i'm blown away. these are absolutely breathtaking, skilled shots!

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Bobbie & Jerry