Tom Smith Nudibranch, Ardeadoris tomsmithi

This beautiful little nudibranch (to 28 mm or just over an inch)  is fairly common in rocky, rubble areas and is always a pleasure to find.  Though it is similar to the White Bump,  Imperial Nudibranch and the Trembling Nudibranch, its undulating, wavy yellow and white margin, creamy white bumps, deep blue-tipped rhinophores and  deep blue gills make it stand out from the others.  See Sea Slugs of Hawaii for more info. 

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