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Nudibranch & Sea Slug Profiles

Here are resources that contain facts and information about identification, characteristics, and other care profile information on Nudibranchs and Sea Slugs to learn about them both in nature and in saltwater aquariums.
Scrambled Egg Nudibranch Profile
The Scrambled Egg Nudibranch or Sea Slug (Phyllidia varicosa) and other Family Phyllidiidae members typcially feed on posionous sponges, of which they store the toxins eaten in their own bodies and then use it as a defense mechanism to prevent predation. This and other related phyllidids are highly toxic animals that should NOT be kept in aquariums... learn more
Scrambled Egg or Varicose Nudibranch Profile
Your About Guides profile the identification and characterisitics of the toxic and smelly Nudibranch Phyllidia varicosa (a member of the sea slug family), other related phyllidids and the Phyllidiidae family in general. Photos included.
The Slug Site
If you want to learn all about Opisthobranchs, Nudibranchs and Sea Slugs from around the world, with tons of photos and profile content provided on Michael D. Miller's Slug Site, it is one of THE best places to go.
Sea Slug Forum
The Sea Slug Forum is a great site for photos, behavior and reproductive information as well as an efficient message board for having questions answered.

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