Bizarre rainbow-colored sea slug spotted in the UK

Incredibly strange sea creature has been found in Southern Corniche Coast (United kingdom). Marine biologists suggest that it is A rainbow sea slugThe most colorful slug in the world. The animal has been seen before Vicky Barlow On May 6th while diving in The rocky areas of Falmouth, between the beaches of Castle and Gyllyngvase. His goal was to find a spider crab, but to his surprise, instead of finding what he was looking for, he encountered a multicolored slug, according to the British series. BBC.

This creature did not go unnoticed not only because of its amazing colors but also because it was found in this type of water that is unusual for its evolution. The tides rise and fall frequently, the temperatures are low and the terrain is very rocky. Although this species is generally found in warmer waters, such as in the western part of France, Spain, and Portugal, the truth is that it was already there. Three previous views Of the sea slug rainbow in them United kingdomit is believed that the first was in The year is 2022 off the Isles of Scilly.

“Divers have been seen many times since then, but as far as we can tell, that’s the way it is The first time this species has been found by a diver in such a rocky area of ​​the UKexplained the marine biologist Ben Holt from The Project Rock Ball Projectwho also explains the possible reason for this sighting in the area: “The discovery of this type of sea slug was part of a The pattern of dramatic changes in marine life observed in the Southwest over the past five years“.

What are rainbow sea slugs?

the ‘Babakina called mecommonly known as the rainbow sea slug, is a species belonging to the family Aeolian nudibranchs Its size barely reaches Two centimeters long. Their name means “naked gill” and refers to the respiratory system on the outside of their smooth, elongated, and translucent bodies. These almost brilliant species are particularly striking because of the highly phosphorescent colors that cover the surface of their bodies. contrasts between Shades of pink, blue, yellow, orange, purple and white They give this type of slug an unusual, shiny look that does not go unnoticed.

species were It was first described in 1979 It was classified in the genus “Rioselleolis” but was later reclassified into the genus “Babakina”. This organism, which is considered hermaphrodite, feeds on algae and other sea slugs and anemones. Find this creature, like Discover the blue dragon Seen in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, “everything A very cool find Which shows that amazing species can be found in the UK,” says Barlow.

Other wonderful sea creatures

• Micropores Psychrolutes, the world’s ugliest fish

This species is one of the most common Strange and rare in the world of marine animals because of this A flabby, gelatinous appearance Without a solid structural structure. The deformed appearance of this fish, also known as blur fish or blobfish in englishdue to the fact that it is found mainly in the waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans at A depth of about 1200 meters, Where the pressure is too high and causes them to float instead of swimming.

Dumbo the octopus, officially known as “grimpoteuthis”It belongs to the genus of cephalopod molluscs of the order Octopuses Unusual appearance and resemblance to the cartoon character from the movie Dumbo.. It owes its name to the ear-like flippers that resemble those of a well-known Disney character. It can be resized 20 cm Its habitat is between 3,000 and 4,000 meters deep in the ocean.

These animals are known as “water bears” Due to their physical appearance and movements, they are small microscopic animals in between Its length is 0.1 and 1.5 mm. They are known for their ability to Withstand harsh conditions Because they can withstand high and low temperatures, radiation, extreme dryness, and even the vacuum of space. Its appearance is striking for Cylindrical shape of its segmented body With its eight legs and claws on its ends.