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Small and often overlooked by divers, nudibranches like this pustulose phyllidia are marine slugs that contain toxin as a defense against predation. This nudibranch was spotted Sept. 2 at Honaunau Bay. Barry Fackler/Community Contributor

Small and often overlooked by divers, nudibranches like this pustulose phyllidia are marine slugs that contain toxin as a defense against predation. This nudibranch was spotted Sept. 2 at Honaunau Bay. Barry Fackler/Community Contributor