What explains the vibrant, warning-like colours of the ocean's sea bunnies?
In short: Explore the science behind the striking appearance of nudibranchs, including the famous sea bunny. This video features insights from Museum scientist Suzanne Williams, who examines these fascinating marine creatures through the lens of the Natural History Museum's extensive research collections.
Nudibranchs, a group of marine gastropod molluscs that includes the popular sea bunny, are known for their extraordinary colouration. This video investigates the biological reasons behind these patterns by drawing on the vast resources of the Natural History Museum in London.
The museum houses over 80 million specimens, ranging from dinosaur fossils to meteorites. By studying these preserved collections, scientists like Suzanne Williams can better understand the evolutionary adaptations that allow these soft-bodied sea slugs to thrive in their underwater environments.
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