sea slug

Meanings

• noun

  A type of marine mollusk, belonging to the order Gilchristidae and the superfamily Aplysinoideia. Sea slugs have no external shell and move by secreting a trail of mucus.

  - "The sea slug moves along the ocean floor leaving a trail of mucus behind."
  - "The colorful sea slug is a popular subject for underwater photographers."

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Synonyms

nudibranch

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Rhymes

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rug , dug , bug

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Variants

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sea slug , sea slugs

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Etymology

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From Old English 'scēa' meaning 'sea' and 'slēcga' meaning 'slug'.

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Trivia

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1. Sea slugs are herbivores and feed on algae.

2. Some sea slugs have the ability to change color to blend in with their surroundings.

3. The largest sea slug can grow up to 1 meter (3 feet) long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sea hare: A type of large sea slug with a complex structure and many gills.

2. Nudibranch: A large and diverse group of sea slugs that have gills and no external shell.

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Culture

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Sea slugs have been used as food in various cultures, particularly in the Pacific Islands. They are also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

How to Memorize "sea slug"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful, slimy creature moving along the ocean floor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sea slug' with the image of a slimy creature moving along the ocean floor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym S-L-U-G: Sea-Living-Underwater-Gastropod.

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