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Nudibranch (Spanish dancer)
Hexabranchus sanguineus
The Spanish dancer is a strikingly colorful nudibranch, recognizable by its large, flattened, and bright red or orange body with white or yellow markings. Named for its undulating swimming motion that resembles the skirt of a flamenco dancer, this sea slug can reach impressive l…
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- Despite its flamboyant appearance, the Spanish dancer is actually a hermaphrodite, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.
- The Spanish dancer can swim by flexing its body in wave-like motions, a rare skill among nudibranchs. It often hosts symbiotic shrimp on its gills, which gain protection from predators. Its bright coloration is a warning signal to potential predators about its chemical toxicity.
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