Clionoidea - Wikipedia
WEBClionoidea is a taxonomic superfamily of sea slugs, specifically naked (i.e. unshelled) pteropods, marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusks in the clade Gymnosomata. They are sometimes called "sea angels" or "naked sea butterflies" along with the other superfamily in the Gymnosomata.
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Angels of the Sea | Smithsonian Ocean
WEBSea angels are a group of gelatinous sea snails within the larger mollusk division that have earned a heavenly distinction despite their modest existence as a snail. Scientists refer to them collectively as Gymnosomes and the most common species are Clione limacina and Clione antarctica.
Clionidae - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBSea angels are pelagic, meaning that they live in the open ocean. They can be found all over the world, but are most common in cold waters, especially around the poles. Description. Sea angels are usually around 1-2 centimeters in length, with average sizes varying between species.
Clione limacina - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBClione limacina, known as the naked sea butterfly, sea angel, and common clione, is a sea angel (pelagic sea slug) found from the surface to greater than 500 m (1,600 ft) depth. It lives in the Arctic Ocean and cold regions of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Sea Angel articles - Encyclopedia of Life
WEBClione limacina, known as the naked sea butterfly, sea angel, and common clione, is a sea angel (pelagic sea slug) found from the surface to greater than 500 m (1,600 ft) depth. It lives in the Arctic Ocean and cold regions of the North Atlantic Ocean.
A Chorus of Sea Angels | Smithsonian Ocean
WEBA Chorus of Sea Angels. (Copyright © Alexander Semenov) This is a tree topper unlike any other! Reminiscent of a freshly made snow angel, these pteropods are actually shell-less sea snails ( Clione limacina ). Unlike …
Tiny sea angels survived Earth's last period of climate …
WEBOct 30, 2020 · Sea angels and sea butterflies are tiny marine slugs and snails. They have both survived dramatic global climate change before, and they also faced down Earth's most recent mass extinction event 66 …