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Nudibranchs

Nudibranch definition

Soft-bodied, shell-less marine gastropod mollusk

Name comes from Latin nudus (naked) and Greek brankhia (gills), referring to their exposed, feather-like gills.

Over 3,000 species exist worldwide, ranging from 4 to 600 mm in size.

Possess rhinophores (sensory organs on their heads) used for taste, touch, and smell, along with simple eyes that can only discern light and dark.

Move on a large muscular foot similar to land slugs

Many species can incorporate stinging cells from their prey into their own bodies for defense against predators.

Hermaphroditic.

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