Tag: sea slug

Pic o’ the Week: Lions Mane Nudie

Lions mane nudibranch {Melibe leonina} © Bruce Sudweeks "Don’t get this guy confused with Lion's Mane mushroom, as these nudibranchs are probably far less tasty." "The lion's mane nudibranch (Melibe leonina), has an anatomy that is unique from other nudibranchs. Instead of a rasping tongue, it has an expandable oral hood that resembles a lion's … Continue reading Pic o’ the Week: Lions Mane Nudie

Pic o’ the Week: Starry Veliger Larvae

Veliger larvae. Photo © Ryo Minemizu "Behold the mesmerizing beauty of veliger larvae, tiny creatures that seem to have captured the stars and created their own night sky in the depths of the ocean!  These beautiful beings are the larval stage of many marine gastropods, including conchs, sea slugs, and snails.They typically have a translucent … Continue reading Pic o’ the Week: Starry Veliger Larvae

Pic o’ the Week: Technicolor Nudibranch

Nudibranch, Papua New Guinea. Photo ©Jan Messersmith Nudibranch, nudibranch, living in the sea.Bright flashing colors say, ”Don’t eat me!”--by Erin Nash  These mollusks without shells live in seas the world over, and come in all colors - even neons. National Geographic provides some quick nudibranch facts: "There are more than 3,000 known species of nudibranch, … Continue reading Pic o’ the Week: Technicolor Nudibranch