Defence in Sea Slugs?

April 2, 1999
From: Saeteurn

What do sea slugs have that keep them from being eaten?

Saeteurn

rSaeteurn@yahoo.com

Dear Saeteurn,
I have put your message on the Opisthobranch Defence page. If you go to the top of this page you will find a list of other pages to look at. These will show some of the many different ways Sea Slugs protect themselves by using, colour, nasty chemicals, stolen stinging cells and various special behaviour patterns.

Each page has some pictures and an explanation at the top and below that are any messages that have been sent in and answered. Its worth have a look at the messages and answers because there is quite a lot more information there.

I hope this will help you. If you have any particular questions after having a look through the topics please let me know.

Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.

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