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Caliphyllidae
The family Caliphyllidae includes relatively large species with flattened cerata and bifid rhinophores. They feed on a variety of green algae and are nocturnally active. Most autotomize their cerata when disturbed. At least six species are known from Hawaii in three genera (Caliphylla, Cyerce and Polybranchia).

Caliphylla sp. #1

Cyerce elegans

Cyerce pavonina

Cyerce sp. #1





Cyerce sp. #2

Polybranchia orientalis


 
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