Tag: taxonomy
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Sea-not-quite slugs: Trivia, Erato, and Allies
Over the past several months, I’ve taken a deep dive into marine gastropod taxonomy. Riveting, I know, but I find that the more I know about these creatures, the more interesting they become and the more likely I am to find them while tide pooling. Particularly, I’ve recently been interested in the superfamily Velutinoidea, more commonly…
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Sea Slugs Vs. Nudibranchs: What’s the Difference?
If you have any interest in the world of sea slugs, you have probably heard the terms “sea slug” and “nudibranch” used interchangeably by enthusiasts and scientists alike. This has contributed to confusion about the two terms and their differences. Despite what you might hear elsewhere, these terms are in fact different and designate different…
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