Eubranchus exiguus(Alder & Hancock, 1849)

21 April, 2002.
Smyth Rock, Loch Nevis on the west coast while diving from the MV Mary Doune.
3mm long animal at 18 metres in 10 deg C on the cliff. The animal was found on hydroids and brought back onto the boat where it was photographed in a plastic box. Identified by Dr. Bernard Picton as a juvenile.
Nikonos 5 with 2:1 Ocean Optics extension tubes and Nikonos 105 flash.

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