Nudibranchia (Order)

Nudibranch

1-30 cm
1 månad till 1 år (artberoende)
Ej utvärderad (de flesta 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.

Storlek

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

Vikt

1-50 gram

Livslängd

1 månad till 1 år (artberoende)

Status

Ej utvärderad (de flesta arter)

Var du hittar dem

Bästa dykplatser

Lembeh Strait, IndonesienAnilao, FilippinernaRöda havet, EgyptenGalápagosMaldivernaKomodo, IndonesienRaja Ampat, IndonesienGreat Barrier Reef, Australien

Dyktips

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.

Bästa säsong

Year-round, most diverse in Indo-Pacific

Livsmiljö

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

Föda

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