nudibranch
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- noun
- /ˈnjuːdɪˌbræŋk/
- Specialized
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nudibranquio
- other nudibranchs
Examples
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Inspired by the Oregon Coast, Marina's story features an interesting little creature, the nudibranch.
Fiction book (1994) -
She hadn't really expected to see a nudibranch in the narrow pool.
Fiction book (1994) -
Sarah blinked and turned to watch a spotted nudibranch creep along the bottom of the tank that stood beside the microscope.
Fiction book (1994) -
Ned, you've got everything here, from the rarest nudibranchs to oysters.
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But brains, not beauty, attracted us to the wonderful, weird world of nudibranchs—more precisely, the simplicity of their neural circuitry.
Academic text (2009) -
Nudibranchs are often called the nudibranch butterflies of the sea due to their vibrant colors.
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Scientists have identified over 3,000 different species of nudibranchs in oceans worldwide.
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The nudibranch moves gracefully through the water, showcasing its bright colors and soft body.
Synonyms
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A soft sea animal without a shell, often brightly colored
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word nudibranch comes from the older parts nudus ('naked') and branchia ('gills'). So, it literally means 'naked gills', which helps you remember these shell-less sea slugs that often show their gills on the outside.