Dorididae

/ˌdɔrɪˈdɪdeɪ/ noun

Definition

A family of colorful marine sea slugs (nudibranchs) found in oceans worldwide, known for their vivid patterns and toxic defenses.

Etymology

From the genus Doris with the family suffix '-idae'; created using Linnaean taxonomy conventions for classifying marine mollusks.

Kelly Says

Dorididae sea slugs are nature's living paintings—their impossible colors advertise toxins they've stolen from other creatures and repurposed for defense, a process called sequestration.

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