Nudibranch - Wikipedia The word nudibranch comes from the Latin nudus 'naked' and the Ancient Greek βράγχια (bránkhia) 'gills' Nudibranchs are often casually called sea slugs , as they are a family of opisthobranchs (sea slugs), within the phylum Mollusca (molluscs), but many sea slugs belong to several taxonomic groups that are not closely related to
Nudibranch | Sea Slugs, Marine Life, Mollusks | Britannica nudibranch, any of the marine gastropods that constitute the order Nudibranchia (subclass Opisthobranchia of the class Gastropoda) Nudibranchs possess a radular feeding organ, but they characteristically lack a shell, gills, and mantle cavity typical of other mollusks
Nudibranch Guide: Colorful, yet Dangerous Sea Slugs - Ocean Info Nudibranchia, commonly known as Nudibranch or also as a sea slug, is a type of marine gastropod The word “Nudibranchia,” which translates to “naked gills,” refers to the delicate gills and spikes that the majority of them have on their backsides
Nudibranch - Facts and Beyond - Biology Dictionary Most nudibranch species have simple guts and mouths featuring a radula – a simple, tongue-like organ that helps to eat Nudibranchs are carnivorous predators, typically feeding on various species of sea sponges
Nudibranchs: How sea slugs steal venom - Natural History Museum What is a nudibranch? Nudibranchs, commonly known as sea slugs, are a group of shell-less marine molluscs Their name means 'naked gill', referring to the breathing apparatus on the outside of their soft bodies
Nudibranch - National Geographic Kids Nudibranch A blob the size of a teacup slinks along the ocean floor in the shallow waters off of Australia It’s a type of sea slug called the nudibranch (NEW-dih-bronk), a slime-oozing creature
What Is a Nudibranch? Your Questions Answered - Biology Insights Nudibranchs are soft-bodied marine gastropod mollusks, often called “sea slugs,” known for their striking forms and extraordinary colors These creatures are renowned for their boundless variety and beauty Nudibranchs belong to the order Nudibranchia
Nudibranchs | National Geographic They are found throughout the world's oceans, but are most abundant in shallow, tropical waters Their scientific name, Nudibranchia, means naked gills, and describes the feathery gills and horns
What is a Nudibranch? - The Wildlife Trusts Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging cells from their prey into their own bodies – giving them a defence against predators!