I have come to the conclusion that everyone likes nudibranchs. Besides the fact that they are so cute and pretty, they are also REALLY FREAKING COOL!!!
Almost ALL nudis (pronounced like nudies) are specialized to eat ONE type of animal! For example, there are some that eat only anemones. When they eat these anemones, they will absorb the stinging cells from the anemone and add them to their own "tentacles" (actually, those furry, tentacle-like things are called cerata). And these same nudis will also start secreting mucus that can protect them from the anemone's stingers!
But here's a nudi that specializes in eating OTHER NUDIS!!!
It's really beautiful and yet, very sad at the same time.
Hope you enjoy!
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