Colourful sea creatures: Nudibranchs
Nudibranchs are molluscs recognized by their striking shapes and multicoloured appearance. Their land cousins being the snails, nudibranchs have gills that are not protected by a shell. One can believe that these creatures are very attractive to predators. But nudibranchs are very capable of defending themselves. Besides of having abrasive skin, they are equipped with a defensive mechanism that enables them to secrete poison.
I was reading the June 2008 issue of National Geographics when I saw pictures of these unusually beautiful creatures. They are all different in shapes and each one made me think of another land animal, whether it being a horse, a rabbit, or even a dragon.
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Source: Nudibranchs – National Geographic Magazine
Photos: David Doubilet
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Ha ha ha! Some of these creatures look like they are made of Play Do’h! =D
Wow! these are crazy creatures! I mean in the sense they are very beautiful!! The sea has got to be the most fascinating but then again it is all very fascinating
@ Wendy, yes these are incredible creatures! Thanks for your nice comment