Rhinophore Collection (page 2)

A black-margined glossodoris nudibranch
A black-margined glossodoris (Glossodoris atromarginata) amongst coral at a depth of 12 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

Chromodoris coi sea slug nudibranch, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia

Nudibranch with orange emperor shrimp, Bali, Indonesia
Mexichromis multitubeculata sea slug nudibranch with orange emperor shrimp, Bali, Indonesia

A beautiful nudibranch crawls slowly across a reef
A beautiful nudibranch (Hypselodoris bullocki) crawls slowly across a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Hypselodoris bullockii nudibranch on coral, Solomon Islands
Bullocks hypselodoris (Hypselodoris bullockii) on coral, Solomon Islands

Nembrotha chamberlaini with feeding appendage extended
Chamberlains Nembrotha (Nembrotha chamberlaini) with feeding appendage extended, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A beautiful nudibranch feeds on algae, Fiji

Head on view of a Chromodoris reticulata nudibranch, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A red-netted chromodori, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A red-netted chromodoris (Chromodoris tinctoria), head/side view showing cerata, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Close-up view of a Risbecia tryoni nudibranch
A Risbecia tryoni nudibranch with white, brown and bright blue markings, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A colorful nudibranch crawls slowly across a reef
A colorful nudibranch (Nembrotha kubaryana) crawls slowly across a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A Pair of nudibranch feeding on algae, Papua New Guinea
A pair of nudibranch feeding on algae, Papua New Guinea

Lochs chromodoris nudibranch amongst coral. Solomons
Lochs chromodoris (Chromodoris lochi) amongst coral, depth 12 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

Blue hypselodoris bulockii sea slug nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Head on view showing cerata on an aeolid nudibranch, Pteraeolidia ianthina, in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A Thecacera nudibranch crawls across the seafloor
A rare, undescribed nudibranch (Thecacera sp.) crawls across the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Cluster of Hypselodoris maridadilus sea slugs

Flabellina exoptata nudibranch, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia
Flabellina exoptata sea slug nudibranch, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia

A flabellina nudibranch amongst coral
A flabellina nudibranch (Flabellina exoptata) amongst coral at a depth of 10 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

A Phyllidiella pustulosa nudibrnch grazes on coral encrusted by algae, Fiji

A pair of nudibranch, Papua New Guinea

A purple Hypselodoris apolegma nudibranch with large cerata
A bright purple Hypselodoris apolegma nudibranch with very large cerata, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A toxic nudibranch crawls slowly across a reef
A toxic nudibranch (Phyllidia varicosa) crawls slowly across a reef in Indonesia

Close-up view of a nudibranch feeding on the reef, Fiji

A beautiful nudibranch crawls across a reef in Indonesia
A beautiful nudibranch (Hypselodoris bullockii) crawls slowly across a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A colorful nudibranch eeds on tunicates
A colorful nudibranch (Nembrotha chamberlaini) feeds on tunicates in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Detailed view of a beautiful nudibranch reflection captured on a mirror

Head on view of Hypselodoris bullockii nudibranch with cerata visible, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Mating Nembrotha kubaryana sea slugs, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mating Nembrotha kubaryana sea slugs nudibranch, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Annas chromodoris nudibranch sea slug
Annas chromodoris (Chromodoris annae) nudibranch sea slug, Aljui Bay, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Nudibranch on orange sponge, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Nudibranch or sea slug (Chromodoris coi) on orange sponge, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Chromodoris fidelis sea slug nudibranch, Mataking, Sabah, Malaysia

A Hypselodoris bullockii nudibranch crawls slowly across a reef
A beautiful nudibranch (Hypselodoris bullockii) crawls slowly across a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Nudibranch feeding on the reef, Fiji

A pair of Bullocks hypselodoris nudibranchs, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A pair of pink nudibranchs, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Nudibranch feeding on algae, Papua New Guinea

Yellow-Ridged Ceratosoma nudibranch
Yellow-Ridged Ceratosoma (Ceratosoma flavicostatum) nudibranch, head on view, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Close-up of a beautiful Halgerda batangas nudibranch
A Halgerda nudibranch (Halgerda batangas) crawls across the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Pair of Chromodoris annae nudibranch on coral
Pair of Chromodoris annae nudibranch with brilliant blue and yellow skirt, crawling over green and pink coral, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines

Tiny nudibranch on sea cucumber, Australia

Nudibranch feeding on a sponge, Papua New Guinea

Halgerda batangas orange spotted nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Borwn and white nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Leopard chromodoris nudibranch
Leopard chromodoris (Chromodoris leopardus), head on view taken in Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

The colorful Chromodoris kuniei on a West Papuan reef

Elizabeths chromodoris, Bunaken National Park, Indonesia
Elizabeths chromodoris (Chromodoris elisabethina), taken in Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Chromodoris hintuanensis sea slug nudibranch, Bali, Indonesia

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The intricate beauty of a rhinophore is truly mesmerizing. These delicate sensory organs, found on the head of certain marine creatures, serve as their olfactory system. One such fascinating example is the toxic Nudibranch Goniobranchus coi, showcasing an exquisite color pattern that warns potential predators of its venomous nature. In the vibrant waters of Papua New Guinea, an Aeolid nudibranch gracefully perches on an orange sponge. Its slender body adorned with striking hues creates a captivating sight for divers and photographers alike. The underwater world comes alive as this magnificent creature proudly displays its unique markings. Underwater explorers are enchanted by the vivid images captured in UW INDO 1973 07, UW INDO 1908 05, and UW INDO 1894 These snapshots reveal every minute detail of this remarkable species' appearance – from its intricately designed rhinopores to its mesmerizing coloration. UW ET 1806 21 and UW ET 1806 24 further showcase the allure of these creatures in their natural habitat. With each photograph taken at different angles, we gain a deeper understanding of their physical features and how they interact with their surroundings. Picture No. 12479188 and Picture No. 12479179 provide close-up shots that allow us to appreciate the sheer complexity of Janolus savinkini's rhinophores and caruncle—a true marvel in itself. The fine textures and patterns on these structures highlight nature's attention to detail. As we delve into these stunning visuals, it becomes evident that there is so much more beneath the surface than meets the eye. Rhinophores not only serve as sensory organs but also act as visual indicators—warning signals for potential danger or toxicity within these aquatic ecosystems.