Nudibranchia (Order)

Nudibranch

1-30 cm
1 kuukausi – 1 vuosi (lajista riippuva)
Ei arvioitu (useimmat lajit)
Tietoa

Nudibranch

Nudibranchs are the jewels of the sea—soft-bodied marine gastropods that have shed their shells in favour of stunning colours and intricate patterns. With over 3,000 known species, they come in every colour combination imaginable. These tiny creatures are a favourite of macro photographers and patient divers.

Koko

1-30 cm (most species 2-6 cm)

Paino

1-50 grammaa

Elinikä

1 kuukausi – 1 vuosi (lajista riippuva)

Suojelutila

Ei arvioitu (useimmat lajit)

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Parhaat sukelluskohteet

Lembeh Strait, IndonesiaAnilao, FilippiinitPunainen meri, EgyptiGalápagosMalediivitKomodo, IndonesiaRaja Ampat, IndonesiaGreat Barrier Reef, Australia

Sukellusvinkit

Slow down and look closely at reef surfaces, especially sponges and hydroids. A magnifying glass or macro lens reveals incredible detail. Many species are tiny—ask your dive guide for help spotting them.

Paras kausi

Year-round, most diverse in Indo-Pacific

Elinympäristö

Coral reefs, rocky substrates, seagrass beds, and sandy bottoms in all oceans

Ravinto

Sponges, hydroids, anemones, barnacles, and other nudibranchs (species-specific)
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Hauskoja faktoja

1

Some nudibranchs eat jellyfish stinging cells and use them for their own defence

2

They breathe through feathery gills on their backs (hence 'naked gills')

3

All nudibranchs are hermaphrodites

4

New species are discovered almost every year

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