Hermissenda

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A brightly colored sea slug from the Pacific Ocean often used in brain research

noun
/hɜrˈmɪsɛndə/

Specialized

: Hermissenda

Colorful Hermissenda sea slugs can be observed grazing on algae in tide pools along the Pacific coast.

Examples

The Hermissenda is a popular model organism in neurobiological studies due to its simple nervous system.
Marine biologists collected several Hermissenda specimens to study their behavior in controlled environments.
The Hermissenda is known for its vibrant colors.
Did you see the Hermissenda at the aquarium?
Colorful Hermissenda sea slugs can be observed grazing on algae in tide pools along the Pacific coast.
Marine biologists collected several Hermissenda specimens to study their behavior in controlled environments.
The Hermissenda is a popular model organism in neurobiological studies due to its simple nervous system.

Compounds

Hermissenda crassicornis

Specialized

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A brightly colored sea slug living on the Pacific coast of North America that researchers use in brain research

Surface Forms

Hermissenda singular

Hermissendas plural

Etymology

Hermissenda may echo the name of the Greek god Hermes ('messenger') and the part that sounds like send, so a helpful way to remember it is to imagine a bright little messenger moving through tide pools — a fitting image for this colourful sea slug often used in research.