Dendronotus iris in Monterey, CA

February 9, 2003
From: Sami Laine

We see a lot of Dendronotus iris on the sandy seafloor in Monterey at night, you can actually see the rhinophores on this one. Image taken off Monterey Breakwater [California, USA] in 12m depth on 5 February 2003.
Sami Laine

sami@kelpdiver.com

Dear Sami,
Thanks for this photo. It is a spectacular animal. I have included a close-up of the head alongside, to show the tiny rhinophore, hidden in the branches of the massive rhinophore stalk.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman

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