As they say, you are what you eat. Especially for some sea slugs. Learn more about different kinds of “superpowers” nudibranchs get from their food in addition to nutrition in today’s comic: slug superfoods. Thanks to Abigail Ames for the request!
For information on the slugs in today’s comic:
Elysia chlorotica (the photosynthetic sea slug)
Glaucus atlanticus (the Blue Dragon slug)
Hermit crabs always have their pulse on the marine real estate market to find that perfect house. Check out today’s comic: hermit houses to learn more.
And to see the real estate exchange in action check out this video!
Ribbon worms are decidedly terrifying. Don’t cross one or you’ll get KO’ed just like this nereid worm. Thanks to ribbon worm expert and enthusiast Audrey Falconer for the request! Check out today’s comic to learn more about how ribbon worms attack their prey.
Can’t get enough? Check out some fun facts about ribbon worms and learn more here.
New segment: ‘Interviews with Invertebrates…within Vertebrates”. I didn’t know birds could get lice but thanks to bird guy, Dave Slager (PhD student, University of Washington), I now know all about feather lice and so do you. Learn more in today’s comic: lice lineup.
And vertebrate people… don’t feel left out, if you have a favorite vertebrate let me know about the invertebrates that live in and around it! #inclusiveness
interviews with invertebrates 