noun
- soft-bodied marine gastropod mollusks that lack shells and breathe through external gills
Usage: zoology; plural form
Examples
- The colorful nudibranchs glided gracefully across the coral reef.
- Marine biologists study nudibranchs to understand their unique feeding habits.
- Divers often photograph nudibranchs because of their vibrant colors and intricate patterns.
- Some nudibranchs can incorporate stinging cells from their prey for defense.
- The tide pools contained several species of small nudibranchs.
- Nudibranchs are popular subjects for underwater macro photography.