Scrambled egg nudibranch
Scientific name: Phyllidia varicosa
Description: You can find this sea slug feeding on sponges and in rocky or sandy habitats. It can easily be identified by the yellow bumps on its blue and black colored body. They can reach lengths of up to 3.5 inches. If disturbed, the sea slug will secrete a very toxic mucus capable of killing any marine organism in its vicinity
Fun Facts:
- The slug accumulates the toxic content of its mucus from eating sponges with toxins!
- Scientists have recently discovered their toxic mucus may have anti-malarial properties!
