Soft-bodied nudibranchs use toxic chemicals to protect them from predators. This nudibranch obtains its distasteful compounds from its sponge diet.

Soft-bodied nudibranchs use toxic chemicals to protect them from predators. This nudibranch obtains its distasteful compounds from its sponge diet. Image courtesy of Valerie Paul.

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