Tiny critters in white tunicate?

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Wisnu

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Taken at Seraya secret, Tulamben, Bali, 21m depth. My guide pointed and insist me to take pic while his fingers signaled nudibranch, but I had no idea when taking these pictures - seem something small moving on the tips of white tunicates.
The tunicate size is approx. 1 cm.
Any idea what is it?

TBD, Seraya secret, Tulamben, Bali-030454.jpg by Wisnu Purwanto, on Flickr

TBD, Seraya secret, Tulamben, Bali-030461.jpg by Wisnu Purwanto, on Flickr
Whatever they are - and where 'they' begin and end - they're absolutely beautiful!! Great pic!
 
Possibly Phyllodesmium iriomotense
Thanks
Probably though not really sure. The oral tentacles are similar but Phyllodesmium sp. has thick ceratas which I dont see on the pictures above. And I never see Phyllodesmium clinging on tunicates
Could be the juveniles.
The guide told me, it his first time seeing this critters.
 
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