In addition to trapping prey, the slug's hood can snap shut and propel the animal away from danger. Predators might overlook the sea slug's transparent body or be startled by its bioluminescence.

In a January 18 Facebook post, Seaside Aquarium announced they have been seeing and receiving reports of the “highly specialized sea slugs” washing ... hunters and can take down prey three ...

Affectionately known as the “leaf sheep” or the “Shaun-the-sheep slug,” this little animal-plant hybrid is a unique specimen, indeed. At first glance, this tiny sea slug—measuring just a ...

A rare sea slug has been spotted off the coast of the Isles of Scilly, according to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. The sighting of the multi-coloured creature is believed to be the first confirmed ...

We have been seeing and getting reports of sea cherubs washing ashore,” the Seaside Aquarium posted on Facebook. “Sea cherubs (Cliopsis krohni) are highly specialized sea slugs that spend their whole ...

This method of protection can keep almost all predators at bay - but not the kaleidoscopically colourful sea slug. Nudibranchs, commonly known as sea slugs, are a group of shell-less marine molluscs.

Scientists have discovered the ultimate case of regeneration: Some decapitated sea slugs can regrow hearts and whole new bodies. This “wonder of nature,” reported in a biology journal on ...