Tag: Unusual Animals
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How Big Are Nudibranchs?
Usually, not very big. Asking how big nudibranchs are is like asking how big cats are. Obviously, some are bigger than others. Nudibranchs have a whole taxonomical order all to themselves. This is the same taxonomical level as carnivores (mammals that eat meat), so technically, nudibranchs have even more diversity (and thus probably more sizes)…
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Christmas Tree Worms: Tropical Residents in the Tide Pools
In the minds of many people, worms are shapeless, nearly colorless, slimy creatures that might help fertilize your garden but that you hope to never encounter above the soil. But in the tide pools, worms are some of the most intricate, colorful, and beautiful creatures you might see. While they are often associated with warmer…
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Do Sharks Live in the Tide Pools?
This is a super common question, usually asked out of fear or desire to see something as cool as a shark. And as turns out, the answer is a resounding yes! Sharks live everywhere in our oceans and it’s certainly possible that you might see one in the tide pools. However, how often you will…
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7 Animals You Didn’t Know You Could Find at the Tide Pools
When most people think of the tide pools, animals like anemones, crabs, sea stars, and sea urchins come to mind. And rightly so! These animals are all very prevalent in intertidal zones. But many other organisms inhabit the tide pools that are not often associated with this ecosystem. Sometimes these animals are overlooked because they…
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The Avid Tide Pooler’s Blues
This story can be told over and over again. I park up on the bluff overlooking the sea and step out of my car. The air is cool, wet with moisture and I can just barely make out the rocky cliffs through the low clouds. Southern California spring is always like this. It will be…
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