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Updated 3/21/2015

Family Facelinidae

HAWAII

Favorinus japonicus

Haleiwa Trench, Oahu, 15 feet
Sharks Cove, Oahu, 30 feet

EGG-EATING NUDIBRANCH

Found feeding on egg masses of sea slugs, especially those of the Spanish Dancer Nudibranch.  Nodular cerata assume the color of the eggs consumed, rhinophores with three collars.  Attains 3/4 inch.  Hawaii and the Indo-Pacific.