Glaucus Atlanticus
Scientific Name: Glaucus AtlanticusSize: 3 cm
Habitat: It can be found in the east and south coats of South Africa, European waters, the east coast of Australia and Mozambique, India, and Peru.
Lifespan: Unknown
Dangerous: Yes
Endangered: No
Description
The Glaucus Atlanticus, also known as the blue sea slug, are pelagic (meaning that they float upside down on the surface of the water, where they are carried by winds and currents). They feed on other pelagic creatures including jellyfish and the Portuguese Man O' War. The sea slug stores the stinging cells of the preys tissue as defense against predators. Humans handling the slug may receive a very painful and dangerous sting. Even though it stings, it is immune to venom because it stores it away in its feather-like "fingers". Then it concentrates the venom so it can produce a more powerful and dealy sting than the Man O' War. Glaucus is an hermaphrodite, which means both male and female reproduce.
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