What is a nudibranch?
Nudibranchs are a group of over 3000 small mollusks that live in the ocean. They are carnivores that feed on sponges, corals, anemones, jellyfish, algae, and … sometimes other nudibranchs. Adult nudibranchs are soft-bodied and have no shells. This means they are vulnerable to predators like crabs, sea stars, and fish. To protect themselves, some nudibranchs use camouflage and others use chemicals that are toxic or bad tasting to predators. Nudibranchs come in the most amazing array of shapes and colors! Nudibranchs are sometimes called sea slugs.
Can you find the matching pairs of nudibranchs?
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