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They are slimy because they release a thick liquid substance through their skin, which is toxic to themselves. This is also why you have to change their water if kept as a pet
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∙ 11y agoSeaweed is slimy because of microbes in the water
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∙ 13y agoAll fish are slimy to protect them from algae and bacteria in the water
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∙ 11y agoSeaweeds are slipperey so it can attract the suns energy and so the slime can feed it.
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∙ 14y agoits going to the bathroom
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Slime is produced by the seaweed as a way of protection from things such as smaller organism including barnacles and limpets from attaching itself to it's body or fronds.
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What is nuru gel made from?
The nuru gel is made from deep seaweed which is called Nori and is transparent, tasteless, odorless, extremely slippery and smooth.
How do mackerel hide from its predators?
by hiding in seaweed by hiding in seaweed by hiding in seaweed by hiding in seaweed
What characteristics does an elephant snail have?
elephant snails have characteristics such as: *Black/slippery-protection against predators,hard to grip. *White shell-protection against sun *herbivore-eats algae such as microscopic seaweed *rough tongue
What plant don't horses like?
seaweed seaweed seaweed
Is kale seaweed?
No, kale is not seaweed. Perhaps you mean "kelp" which is a seaweed.
A sentence with the word slippery in it?
it is so slippery today, please be cautios
Is seaweed a carnivores?
Answer Seaweed is not an animal of the sea's it's a plant.
What is an underwater plant?
seaweed seaweed
What species is seaweed in?
Seaweed? Plants.
Is seaweed renewable?
Seaweed is renewable!
Is seaweed a bacteria?
No, seaweed is a plant.
Is seaweed nonliving?
is seaweed nonliving
