sea slug

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sea slug (nudibranch) Any of numerous species of marine gastropod molluscs, related to snails and found worldwide. They have no shells, quills or mantle cavities, frequent shallow water, and feed mainly on sea anemones. Order Nudibranchia.

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sea slug

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sea slug See bêche‐de‐mer.

A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition DAVID A. BENDER

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