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Nudis like to show off their colours by daylight

April 19, 2025 by HAL

Brightly-colored nudibranchs and sea slugs are most active during the day, making their colors highly visible. This phenomenon, known as aposematic signaling, acts as a warning to predators about their potential toxicity. The study showed that species active in daylight had brighter colors compared to those that are nocturnal. The visual signals are crucial for […]

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