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Glaucus atlanticus

Glaucus atlanticus, a pelagic nudibranch known by a variety of common names, such as the sea swallow, blue angel, blue dragon or sea lizard. In this illustration, from the "Historia fisica, politica y natural de la isla de Cuba" by Ramon de la Sagra, 1838-1861, it was known as Glaucus radiatus. These nudibranchs float upside-down, with the dorsal view showing the foot.
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Glaucus atlanticus
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Glaucus atlanticus, a pelagic nudibranch known by a variety of common names, such as the sea swallow, blue angel, blue dragon or sea lizard. In this illustration, from the "Historia fisica, politica y natural de la isla de Cuba" by Ramon de la Sagra, 1838-1861, it was known as Glaucus radiatus. These nudibranchs float upside-down, with the dorsal view showing the foot.
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2700 x 4119 px | 31.8 MB
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22.9 x 34.9 cm | 9.0 x 13.7 in (300 dpi)