Autotomy of the Sea Slug

Autotomy of the Sea Slug

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In this video, we explore the fascinating ability of sea slugs to use autotomy as a self-defense mechanism in the marine ecosystem. Sea slugs are a type of marine invertebrate that can be found in oceans all around the world. When threatened by a predator, some species of sea slugs have the ability to shed or detach a portion of their body, usually their tail, to escape and avoid being eaten.