How Do Sea Slugs Steal Stings? Lesson 149

Gliding across ocean floors are one of the most colorful creatures on earth: nudibranchs, or a type of vibrant sea slug. These fancy slugs have a surprisingly toxic diet. Discover how nudibranchs don’t only eat stinging jellyfish, but store up those stings and use them when they need to!

Here’s our trail map:

Is a Sea Slug a Real Slug?Why Are Nudibranchs So Colorful?How Do Nudibranchs Steal Stings?How Can We Store Up Good Things Instead of Toxins?

Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/are-nudibranchs-and-sea-slugs-the-same-thing/

Related Lessons to listen to next:

Why Are Slugs Slimy?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/535e6982-0693-4eac-af6a-239e5a9438d9/Is a Snail Born With a Shell?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/062f10aa-c4b2-4d23-939b-f695e5c0c409/

Eryn's Books:

Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonderMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvelThe Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

Discover God’s designs in nudibranchs and other ocean creatures with Apologia’s Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-course-set/Explore all of Apologia’s award-winning curriculum and courses: https://www.apologia.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/clubFree Sea Slug Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/are-nudibranchs-and-sea-slugs-the-same-thing/Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Look at the sea, so big and wide, with creatures large and small that cannot be counted.” Psalm 104:25 (NCV)