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A new study led by Harvard biologists describes how some sea slugs consume algae and incorporate their photosynthetic ...
A certain species of sea slug steals chloroplasts from algae and houses its contraband in special organelles that it can raid ...
The study, led by biologists at Harvard University, found that the slugs build sac-like structures known as kleptosomes out of their own cells in which the chloroplasts are stashed. The kleptosomes ...
Sea slugs don’t shy away from the fish, crabs, sea turtles, or even other sea slugs that might want to take a bite out of them. Instead, the brightest and most patterned sea slugs are more ...
They placed the slugs in an experiment tank and observed 31 cases of copulation. The penis itself is extended during mating but is usually coiled within the slug's body like a fire hose.
Researchers have discovered a new species of glowing sea slug deep in the ocean’s midnight zone. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) scientists said in a press release on Tuesday ...
The Sea Slug Animation Festival, the newest Seattle film festival whose adorably named “larval edition” runs from March 7–8 at the SIFF Cinema Uptown, is building itself around community ...
These dragons don’t breathe fire—but they’re very real. One produces cyanide. ... Blue dragon sea slug. This gorgeous little nudibranch of just 2.3 inches long is packed with surprises.
Solar-powered, sting-stealing sea slugs : Short Wave Emily gets super nerdy with former host Maddie Sofia get as they dive into the incredible world of nudibranchs in this encore episode. Not only ...
The underwater slug, which propels itself to swim by closing its hood like a jelly, also contains “colorful internal organs in between.” It lives at depths up to 13,100 feet on the sea floor ...
The rainbow sea slug is beautiful, vibrant, and an extremely rare find. There have only been three previous sightings of the creature in the UK. Experts believe the slugs are adapting to climate ...