How do you pronounce 'Nudibranch'? The question that even the wisest of sea slug enthusiasts struggle with! Most people seem to agree that the first part “nudi” is pronounced as “new-dee”. This has led to their popular nickname ‘nudi’, by which they are commonly referred to. The tricky part arises from...

Nudibranch (NEW-dih-bronk) comes from their scientific name Nudibranchia, derived from the Latin word nudus meaning “naked” and the Greek word brankhia meaning “gill.” This refers to their exposed gills which are located in a beautiful plume on their behind or sprout out across the back of their body. Nudibranchs are divided into two groups, dorids...

If there was a fashion show on the ocean floor, the most extravagant outfits would belong to the nudibranchs. In the Indo-Pacific region, nudibranchs run the gamut, from the sleek to shaggy, to the downright whimsical. Read about some of their awesome characteristics here!