-
James1625
In the seas of all the oceans of the tropical belt lives a tiny but very beautiful creature known as the Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus). This little one is a hunter mollusk. Glaucus, or the Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus), is a species of gastropod mollusks from the order Nudibranchia. They can be found in the seas of all the oceans in the tropical belt. The nudibranch reaches a length of 5–8 cm. On the sides of its body are finger-like projections (cerata) through which the digestive tract runs, and they also help maintain buoyancy at the water's surface. Despite its harmless appearance and small size, the Glaucus is a carnivorous mollusk. Glaucus atlanticus is resistant to the venom found in the stinging cells of jellyfish. This venom accumulates in the mollusk's body for some time. Therefore, it is better not to handle the Blue Dragon with bare hands. I was very surprised by this creature! I decided to show it to everyone for general knowledge =)