The Algae Mimic Melibe digitata (Gosliner & Smith, 2003) is one of the most unique nudibranchs at our macro dive sites in Romblon, Philippines. Its finely branched, finger-like cerata papillae closely resemble green algae. As a result, this species blends almost perfectly with its surroundings. It belongs to the order Nudibranchia, suborder Dendronotina, family Tethydidae. […]
A Master of Invisibility Melibe engeli (Risbec, 1937) is one of the most extraordinary nudibranchs at our macro dive sites in Romblon, Philippines. Its body is almost entirely transparent. This makes it one of the most cryptic nudibranchs in the Indo-Pacific. In addition, brown zooxanthellae — photosynthetic algae — are visible as tiny speckles through
The Ghost Nudibranch — one of the most iconic and rare opisthobranch species found in Romblon, Philippines. Almost entirely transparent with internal organs visible, this species is considered the holy grail of nudibranch photography.
