Nudibranchs Do It Better
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Maddie and Emily get super nerdy one last time as they dive into the incredible world of nudibranchs. Not only are these sea slugs eye-catching for their colors, some of them have evolved to "steal" abilities from other organisms — from the power of photosynthesis to the stinging cells of their venomous predators. These sea slugs are going to blow your mind!
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This episode was produced by Brit Hanson, fact-checked by Indi Khera and edited by Viet Le. Brian Jarboe provided engineering support.