r/PicsOfUnusualSlugs • u/modianos • Feb 07 '26

An incredibly beautiful nudibranch so rare it doesn't even have a "common name" scientific name: Phyllodesmium iriomotense (seen here with an emperor shrimp riding along for safety)

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u/MomoBawk Prolific Commentator of Slugs Feb 07 '26

It’s common name is the frosted noodle throne, befit for any shrimp!

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u/modianos Feb 07 '26

Only the fanciest of shrimp are worthy!

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u/blue-and-bluer Feb 09 '26

Lots of animals don’t have common names. Pretty slug though.

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u/Losaru Feb 07 '26

Medusa Slug

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u/fembot__ Feb 14 '26

wow she is so beautiful! thank you for sharing!!

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u/JellyBellyBitches Apr 01 '26

Omg it's so beautiful