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The reasons why any animal eats a particular organism is never clear. A top reason why Nudibranchs might eat 'toxic sponges' is that there was not much else available to eat and it was easy to eat the sponges. These sponges were a niche that was unfilled and the Nudibranches adapted to take it. The sponges are still partially toxic to Nudibranchs! They often have specially lined stomachs to protect them from the sponges sharp spicules and the toxins from the sponge accumulate in them. When a predator tries to eat a nudibranch it gets a nasty mouthful of these toxins.
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What eats nudibranchs?
Many predators avoid the nudibranch, as they can be toxic. However, some nudibranches will cannibalize others. They are also eaten by some sharks and other large fish.
Do nudibranch eat coral?
Nudibranches do eat coral.
What do red finger sponges eat?
all sponges dont have teeth, so they eat small plankton.
What is the scientific name for seaslugs?
Nudibranches
What do vase sponges eat?
plankton
Do Sponges eat phytoplankton?
yes they do
What's A Venus Flower Basket's Predator?
One group of animals thae eat the Venus Flower Basket are nudibranches,which are sea slugs.
What does tube sponges eat?
They eat bacteria, plankton and detritus.
How does Barrel sponges eat?
they filter feed
What do natural sponges eat?
nutrients from the water
What do Azure Vase Sponges eat?
plankton
Do brown tube sponges eat?
zooplankton
