A wonderful close-up of Aplysiopsis enteromorphae, a sap-sucking sea slug found locally in Bodega Bay last week. I wrote about this species several years ago, so to learn more about them you can check out the post called "One cell at a time" from 23 September 2017.
P.S. The rhinophores are sense organs — in this species they are rolled into a tube (they're the prominent tentacle-like structures extending out in front of the eyes), and in this individual they are a striking reddish color.
P.P.S. Thanks to Jacquie for spotting this well-camouflaged sea slug!
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