Nudibranchia (Order)

Nudibranch

1-30 cm
1 måned til 1 år (artavhengig)
Ikke vurdert (de fleste arter)
Om

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.

Størrelse

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

Vekt

1-50 gram

Levetid

1 måned til 1 år (artavhengig)

Status

Ikke vurdert (de fleste arter)

Hvor du finner dem

Beste dykkelokasjoner

Lembeh Strait, IndonesiaAnilao, FilippineneRødehavet, EgyptGalápagosMaldiveneKomodo, IndonesiaRaja Ampat, IndonesiaGreat Barrier Reef, Australia

Dykketips

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.

Beste sesong

Year-round, most diverse in Indo-Pacific

Habitat

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

Kosthold

Sponges, hydroids, anemones, barnacles, and other nudibranchs (species-specific)
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Morsomme fakta

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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