Glaucus atlanticus - Wikipedia
WEBGlaucus atlanticus (common names include the blue sea dragon, sea swallow, blue angel, blue glaucus, dragon slug, blue dragon, blue sea slug, and blue ocean slug) is a species of sea slug in the family Glaucidae.
9 Cool Blue Sea Dragon Facts (Glaucus atlanticus) - Fact Animal
WEBBlue dragons are also known as the blue sea slug, blue angel, dragon slug, and even sea swallow. They’re vivid blue, which may help protect these water surface-dwellers from UV light and provide important camouflage.
The Blue Dragon Sea Slug: An Exotic Pet? - Berry Patch Farms
WEBMay 20, 2024 · The blue dragon sea slug, also known as Glaucus atlanticus, is a small species of sea slug that inhabits tropical and temperate oceans around the world. Despite its name, the blue dragon is not actually a true slug but rather a pelagic aeolid nudibranch.
Blue Glaucus - Oceana
WEBThe blue glaucus is a brightly colored nudibranch. This tiny sea slug spends most of its life floating upside-down. Learn more about this unique species.
The blue dragon is a master of disguise - Australian Geographic
WEBNov 29, 2017 · A blue dragon (Glaucus atlanticus). Image credit: Sahara Frost Countershading. The bright blue colouring of these nudibranchs is another way the animal avoids predation. The technique is known as ‘countershading’ which describes why the blue dragon is darker on its upper side and light on its underside.
Blue Dragon Sea Slug - Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Dive into the mesmerizing world of the Blue Dragon Sea Slug, an ocean drifter with a lethal secret weapon. Learn about the marvels and perils of this small, yet formidable, creature of the deep.
6 Fascinating Facts About Blue Dragons - Treehugger
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Blue dragons, Glaucus atlanticus, are part of a group of creatures known as nudibranchs or sea slugs. They also are known as blue sea slugs, blue angels, and sea swallows.
Blue Sea Dragon | The Most Beautiful Sea Creatures - YouTube
WEBMeet the Blue Sea Dragons, captivating sea slugs of the ocean depths, in this mesmerizing documentary. Explore their vibrant colors, unique behaviors, and in...
Blue Glaucus - American Oceans
WEBThe mythical Blue Glaucus, or Glaucus atlanticus as known by its scientific name, is a small-sized blue sea slug species. It has distinctive dazzling blue hues that have garnered it plenty of attention in recent years. These colors have also inspired a series of nicknames, such as blue dragon, sea swallow, and blue angel.
Blue Glaucus - The Intriguing Ocean Creature - Ocean Info
WEBThe blue glaucus is a type of mollusk or a sea slug with a big personality. This nudibranch is also known as the blue dragon or blue angel. With its vibrant blue hues and wing-like appendages, it glides through the open ocean.