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50 Shades of Sea Slug - Facts You Cant Forget Even if You Want to.
Disclaimer: Contains controversially worded strange mating facts about Nudibranch and sea slugs. This content is probably not suitable for some and certainly not for minors. If you are a Sea Slug Lover or Intrigued passerby down the rabbit hole, we go into 10 Shocking Nudibranch Sex Facts.
When it comes to the vibrant and mysterious world of marine life, few creatures can captivate our imagination quite like nudibranchs. These dazzling sea slugs, adorned in hues reminiscent of a painter's palette, are renowned for their stunning appearances and intricate behaviors. But beyond their mesmerizing colors lies a hidden realm of reproductive strategies that is nothing short of astonishing.
Welcome to "50 Shades of Sea Slugs," where we dive deep into the lesser-known, yet utterly fascinating, world of nudibranch mating.
Prepare to be shocked, surprised, and thoroughly intrigued as we unveil ten remarkable facts about the intimate lives of these enchanting creatures beneath the waves.
Welcome to "50 Shades of Sea Slugs," where we dive deep into the lesser-known, yet utterly fascinating, world of nudibranch mating.
Prepare to be shocked, surprised, and thoroughly intrigued as we unveil ten remarkable facts about the intimate lives of these enchanting creatures beneath the waves.
Sea Slug Double Agents
Yes, thought to be "simultaneous hermaphrodites". This means they have both male and female sexual organs and can use them both at the same time!
SEA SLUG SWINGERS
Sometimes, the getting down to it exchange is more of a community effort, with a number of nudibranchs teaming up to get busy. Like a congo line at a swingers party you might say!
SEA SLUG “TRIPLE” AGENT
Although Nudibranch are hermaphodites, There is one species of sea slug that has both Female Genitalia, and a double-ended penis too!
Sea Slugs Have a Disposable Penis?!
There are Nudibranch out there that copulate, then amputate, re-grow and then re-use their penis!
‘COME’ TOGETHER
Via simultanious double penertration two nudibranchs come together, one facing each way with the right hand side of their bodies touching. Ooh la la
What The Hell Is PENIS FENCING!?
Whilst Flatworms are not technically the same creature, They are often grouped togeather with Nudibranches and they are also known for penis stabbing! The first to ‘stab’ becomes the father; the other the mother. Mating becomes a battle, commonly known as penis fencing.
Traumatic copulation
There are some pretty Traumatic copulation going on in nature, however the sea slug penile spines are certainly in up near the top of the list. They can result in wounding as they bare large hooks at the base & multiple fine pointed spines at their tip which anchor the female genital tract during mating. Ooowch!
SEXY BUM
Nudis are reknown for having beautiful external gills, that come in a range of colours. These gills just so happen to be... surrounding their anus. Hence sexy bum haha
Oh Please!... HEAD STABBING?! Really?
You couldnt make this up… one species of Sea Slug ACTUALLY Penetrate Each Other In The Head During mating! This wa just too strange to leave out.
Carpe Diem
most nudibranchs live only a few weeks, the luckiest species rarely live up to over a year. Given THier Lifespan can you blame them for seizing the day?!
