The cerata are flattened, widest above the base, and taper to a point. The hepatic diverticula cannot be readily seen within them if there is pigment present. The tips often take on the coloration of their anemone food. The mid-dorsal band, which is cerata-free but has light cororation on it, can be seen to the right.
This head-on view shows the white triangle anterior to the rhinophores. It also shows the smooth, tapering rhinophore with a light-colored tip, and the fact that the rhinophore seems to have a pore in the end. Notice also the cerata-free band that runs mid-dorsally and has light coloration.
This head-on view shows the rhinophores (the one on the right seems to have been injured and truncated), plus one of the two pedal tentacles extends to the right.
Aeolidia papillosa, approximately 4.5 cm long, found on a rock in Padilla Bay. This individual is crawling around the side of a dish. The rhinophores are visible in front with light tips, while one white pedal tentacle is visible on the extreme right. (Photo by: Dave Cowles, July 2008)
