Fujairah Marine Life: Nudibranch
Fujairah is an ideal place to observe marine life. Here are some of the interesting ocean wildlife that underwater naturalists can encounter. A very interesting small creature that inhabits these waters is the nudibranch.
Nudibranch, which comes from Latin and Greek words meaning naked gills. Nudibranchs come in different color variations and their so-called naked gills make them more stunning like a wildflower in the water. Many underwater photographers love using them as their subjects because of their captivating beauty.
They are shelless and uncoiled Gastropods, famous for their brilliant colours. There are more than 3000 known species. Nudibranchs are one of the groups which are informally known as sea slugs.
Some nudibranchs are poisonous while others pretend to be poisonous, which is evident by their vibrant colors. They feed on stinging cells of hydrozoids and store them in the rear of their body for protection. They can also ingest toxins from sponges and become toxic and inedible.
