Janolus savinkini explained

Janolus savinkini, common name purple-tipped janolus, is a colorful sea slug, an arminina (a suborder of Janolus) nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Janolidae.^[1] The body and caruncle of this species are yellow with a hue of light orange. The papillae and cerata are also this colour except for the tips, which are blue/purple, hence the common name. It is found in East Asian waters and is believed to be extremely rare in Okinawa.^{[2] [3]}

References

• Martynov A.V. & Korshunova T.A. (2012). Opisthobranch molluscs of Vietnam (Gastropoda: Opisthobranchia). In: Britayev T.A. & Pavlov D.S. (Eds.). Benthic fauna of the Bay of Nhatrang, Southern Vietnam. Vol. 2. Moscow, KMK: 142-257

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Notes and References

1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Janolus savinkini Martynov & Korshunova, 2012.
2. Web site: Janolus savinkini.
3. Web site: Selection: Janolus savinkini. Erwin Köhler, Maya, Daanbantayan, Cebu Island. Philippines.