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Nudibranchs are one of the world’s most beautiful animals, known for their vibrant colours and intricate patterns <\/p>

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Published: Thursday, 05 September 2024 at 11:04 AM<\/p>

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Butterflies and orchids<\/a> might give them a run for their money, but few groups of animals or plants are as consistently gorgeous as the marine animals known as nudibranchs, says Stuart Blackman. <\/strong><\/p>

Nudibranchs are a type of soft-bodied, marine gastropod mollusc<\/a> known for their vibrant colours and intricate patterns and are found in oceans worldwide, from shallow reefs to deep sea.<\/p>
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Blue Dragon, Glaucus Atlanticus, Blue Sea Slug<\/figcaption><\/figure>
And few nudibranchs are as gorgeous as the blue glaucus Glaucus atlanticus. But it is a beauty best viewed from a distance. Because a blue glaucus can deliver the sting of a Portuguese man o\u2019 war <\/a>\u2013 quite literally. <\/p>
These spectacular sea slugs patrol tropical oceans where they hang suspended, and upside-down, from the surface tension. Their favourite food is large, venomous, floating jellyfish<\/a>. Not only are they immune to their prey\u2019s potent venom<\/a>, but they can incorporate the stinging cells into their own tentacles. Look, but never lick. <\/p>
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