May 1, 2024 · Most sea slugs’ eyes are located near the base of their antennae and are small black dots, so likely don’t even notice them. Depending on the type of sea slug, the eyes can …

Jan 4, 2020 · Most sea slugs have a defined “head” with tentacles used to sense their surroundings. These tentacles, called rhinophores, allow sea slugs to “smell” chemical signals.

Feb 8, 2011 · Nudibranchs (pronounced nudi-branks) are shaped a lot like garden slugs, and they have the same kind of antennae, better known as rhinofores. But their coloration is different – …

The bushy-backed nudibranch is a sea slug that comes in variable colours ranging from whites and pinks to yellows and reds. The name bushy-backed fits this species well, with rows of …

Dec 16, 2018 · Sea slugs know all kind of shapes of rhinophores which are a very important tool for identification of the species. Besides a pair of rhinophores many nudibranchs also have a …

Costasiella kuroshimae is tiny, growing to just 5 mm in length. The slug’s antennae resemble a sheep’s ears. After their initial discovery in Japan, the creatures have also been spotted by …

This slug has a series of dark red-brown spots on a background of opaque white to pale or rich dark red-brown. There is a white line around the body and it has chocolate brown rhinophores …

Jul 1, 2005 · It is at the front of the body, has a mouth and sense organs like eyes, ears, nose or antennae. The 'head' in a dorid nudibranch is a bit more confusing because usually all that you …

Characteristics A sea slug with white and black spots on a green or greenish-brown body. The rim of the body is black and orange. Antennae are cylindrical and turn orange toward the tip. …

Apr 16, 2020 · Emerging like clubs, rods, or feathers near its head, rhinophores are powerful chemosensory organs used by a sea slug to “smell” or “taste” food, but often mistaken for …