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Family Facelinidae

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Dondice occidentalis

Amoray Resort, Key Largo, 3 feet

OCCIDENTAL NUDIBRANCH
Occurs on hydroids in shallow water.  Color variable, always with a median red, yellow, or bluish-white line on the head, rhinophores with numerous rings.  Attains 1 inch.  North Carolina to Brazil.