Sea Slugs - Facts for Kids

A vibrant Janolus cristatus nudibranch crawling on a textured surface. The small sea slug has numerous elongated, yellow cerata with bright blue tips covering its dorsal side. It has a translucent white body with orange markings and prominent, horn-like oral tentacles with blue tips extending from its head. Two black eyespots are visible.

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Facts About Sea Slugs For Kids

Basic Information

Basic Information

Sea slugs are actually called nudibranchs (NEW-dee-branks), which means “naked gills” because their breathing organs are exposed on their backs!

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