Nudibranch

Key Points
Welcome to the Nudibranch Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the most colorful invertebrates! Nudibranchs are a type of sea slug that are known for their vibrant and colorful bodies. These sea slugs derive their bright colors from some of the foods they eat which acts not only acts as camouflage but is also a way to ward off predators as some species even retain the toxins of their prey and secrete them as a defense system!
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Nudibranchs if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you simply want to learn more about these interesting animals!
Quiz Questions
- What are nudibranchs?
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- Reptiles
- Mammals
- Invertebrates
- Fish
- What is another name for nudibranchs?
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- Sea stars
- Sea snails
- Sea slugs
- Sea anemones
- What is the size range of nudibranchs?
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- .50-14 inches
- .25-12 inches
- 2-16 inches
- 1-15 inches
- What is the primary diet of nudibranchs?
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- Sponges
- Coral
- Fish
- Plankton
- What is the lifespan of nudibranchs?
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- 1-2 years
- 4-6 years
- 2-4 years
- 6-8 years
- What is the habitat of nudibranchs?
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- Freshwater
- Tundra
- Marine
- Desert
- What is the scientific name for nudibranchs?
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- Nudibranchidae
- Nudibranchida
- Nudibranchiata
- Nudibranchia
- What is the general body shape of nudibranchs?
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- Oval
- Flat
- Cylindrical
- Round
- What is the color range of nudibranchs?
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- Blue and green
- Black and white
- Red and yellow
- Purple and pink
- What is the purpose of the bright colors on nudibranchs?
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- To camouflage
- To attract mates
- To warn predators
- To regulate body temperature
- What is the primary defense mechanism of nudibranchs?
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- Ink release
- Electric shock
- Poisonous secretions
- Sharp spines
- What is the reproductive strategy of nudibranchs?
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- External fertilization
- Budding
- Internal fertilization
- Asexual reproduction
- What is the largest species of nudibranch?
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- Flabellina iodinea
- Spanish dancer
- Glaucus atlanticus
- Chromodoris magnifica
- What is the smallest species of nudibranch?
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- Elysia crispata
- Trinchesia yamasui
- Aeolidia papillosa
- Doto coronata
- What is the common name for the nudibranch species Chromodoris magnifica?
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- Spanish dancer
- Magnificent nudibranch
- Blue dragon
- Sea hare
Types Of Nudibranchs
There are over 3000 species of nudibranch that are found in both shallow and deep water from the tropics to the north and south poles. These species are a mix of two different types of nudibranch - the dorids, which look rather smooth, with tufts of feather-like gills toward the back of their 'body' that is used to breathe, and the aeolids that breathe with organs called cerata covering their backs. Here are just a few of the many different species you will find:
Interesting Nudibranch Facts
The nudibranch, or sea slug, are animals that can synthesize food as a result of symbiosis. Many aeolid nudibranchs consume animals with stinging cells like the Portuguese Man O'War and can defend themselves by using these stinging cells. Read on to find out more interesting facts.


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