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Family Tethydidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Melibe megaceras

HIMB, Kane'ohe Bay, Oahu

SOLAR THROW-NET SLUG

Rarely seen exposed in shallow sandy areas.  Slender with narrow cerata with forked tips.  Body contains brown zooxanthellae for photosynthesis.  Attains 1.5 inch.  Hawaii & the Indo-West Pacific.