🧐 Have you ever seen this strange animal? It is Cratena peregrina!
✨ A small mollusk, this animal belongs to the Nudibranch family, which is that group of mollusks without a shell
👀 The “antennae” that characterize its body, called “rhinophores” are like a kind of nose for them, allowing them to perceive their surroundings
🤿 Its bright colors allow it to be identified with not too much difficulty during snorkeling trips, despite its small body size
🌍 Being endemic to the Mediterranean Sea, that is, typical of these waters, the presence of Cratena peregrina is important for understanding the conservation of biodiversity in our sea
🤔 Fun fact: Did you know that the Cratena peregrina always makes a “double meal”? Well yes! Thanks to a technique called “kleptopredation,” this animal hunts its prey when they, in turn, are busy feeding on other organisms; in short, a veritable smorgasbord for this very special animal!
