The Blue Fleet

While learning of salt water aquarium for when I am ready to set one I found this in the WEB. I think is cool looking animal.

the strangest thing.... on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Rojo

 

that is AWESOME! where did you see that at??

 

I haven't see it in real life, found the pic on the web...

 

oh lol I was reading the caption under the pic and thought that was you. I wonder where that was taken at.... that thing is gorgeous!

 

that has that poisonous look to it does'nt it?anyone ever see anything like that?

 

nope. that is amazing...

 

Hey guys,

Even though it doesn't look like one, it's a kind of aeolid nudibranch, Glaucus atlanticus. They not only sting, but they have the ability to store the most venomous stinging cells from their prey species, the Portuguese Man O' War or Bluebottle (Physalia species). Stings from these animals can be serious to humans. You can read up on them here:

The Sea Slug Forum - Glaucus atlanticus

Cheers,


Don

 

I like the excerpt about ' Aussie children having stinging wars '

 

that is one sweet looking creature . nice link