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Found this cool article here: Underwater Jewels: The Ocean’s Most Colorful Slugs
When we think of slugs, most of us picture the small, grey, slimy land variety. But under the surface of the ocean lives a whole other world of colorful, fascinating sea slugs. They’re called nudibranchs, and they come in a stunning array of colors and shapes.
Nudibranchs are found all over the world, but they’re most prolific in warm, shallow sea water. Their coloration varies widely, from the muted colors of some easy-to-overlook types to the neon, clown-like appearance of others. Likewise, their physical forms are extremely varied. One consistent characteristic is the “tentacles†on the heads which allow nudibranchs to feel, smell and taste.
There are around a thousand species of nudibranchs, and because of their extremely diverse appearances it’s often not easy for divers to identify the specific types they encounter. Many online forums have sprung up to help divers and underwater photographers identify just what types of nudibranches they’ve managed to spot, as well as to share their finds with the nudibranch enthusiast community.
The Ocean’s Most Colorful Slugs"]Read the rest of the article here.[/URL]
When we think of slugs, most of us picture the small, grey, slimy land variety. But under the surface of the ocean lives a whole other world of colorful, fascinating sea slugs. They’re called nudibranchs, and they come in a stunning array of colors and shapes.
Nudibranchs are found all over the world, but they’re most prolific in warm, shallow sea water. Their coloration varies widely, from the muted colors of some easy-to-overlook types to the neon, clown-like appearance of others. Likewise, their physical forms are extremely varied. One consistent characteristic is the “tentacles†on the heads which allow nudibranchs to feel, smell and taste.
There are around a thousand species of nudibranchs, and because of their extremely diverse appearances it’s often not easy for divers to identify the specific types they encounter. Many online forums have sprung up to help divers and underwater photographers identify just what types of nudibranches they’ve managed to spot, as well as to share their finds with the nudibranch enthusiast community.
The Ocean’s Most Colorful Slugs"]Read the rest of the article here.[/URL]
