Blue dragon Australian Geographic
Meet the blue dragon, one of the weirdest and most wonderful little-known animals in the world. The proper name of this mythical-looking creature is Glaucus atlanticus, or blue sea slug, and although it is much smaller than its fictional brethren of lore (only about an inch or two in length) it has a host of nasty tricks up its sleeve—er, wing?
Fascinating blue dragon spotted in Australia.
Blue dragons are sometimes found washed up on beaches, where their bright colouration makes them stand out against beach sand. In the water, however, this vibrant blue is superb camouflage as, when viewed from below, it seems to disappear against the water. It's also thought that this colouration may reflect harmful UV rays.
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Hordes of 'Blue Dragons' are back on Australian Beaches! The Blue Dragon Invasion is back upon Australian beaches as hundreds of these rare, venomous creatures show up across a massive stretch of beach the forth week of Jan 2022.
Potentially deadly ‘blue dragon’ spotted on Australian shore
Stunning dragon-like sea creatures wash up on Cape Town beach Sea life 'that shouldn't be there' found 900m under Antarctic ice sheet It is rarer than the feared, jellyfish-like bluebottle -.
Watch Rare and spectacular Blue Dragon washes ashore in Australia
A 'Blue Dragon,' which washed up on the shores of Queensland, is known to feed on blue bottle jellyfish, ingesting deadly toxins for later use on predators, including humans. Blue Dragons aren't.
Amazing and Incredible Rare "Blue Dragon" Spotted on the Shores of Australia
Glaucus atlanticus (common names include the blue glaucusdragon slug) is a species of small, blue (open-ocean) aeolid nudibranch, a shell-less Glaucidae [2] These sea slugs are ; they float upside down by using the of the water to stay up, where they are carried along by the winds and ocean currents.
Beautiful Yet Deadly “Blue Dragon” Washes Onto Beach
The blue dragon is able to store the venom of its prey, commonly jellyfish, and can cause a nasty sting if they come into contact with skin. It is able to eat a jellyfish ten times its size. More.
Captivating Blue Dragon Washes Up in Australia Discovery Blog Discovery
Australian beachgoers are being warned about a water creature that is beautiful to look at but may inflict a painful sting. This month, dozens of blue dragons, also known as glaucus atlanticus, have been washing up on beaches in New South Wales and Queensland, prompting an ocean expert to caution beachgoers about the risks the vividly coloured sea slugs can pose, as reported by 7news.
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Countershading The bright blue colouring of these nudibranchs is another way the animal avoids predation. The technique is known as 'countershading' which describes why the blue dragon is darker on its upper side and light on its underside.
Rare & Bizarre “Blue Dragon” spotted on the shores of Australia
Blue dragons, or more properly Glaucus atlanticus, are part of a group of creatures known as nudibranchs or sea slugs. They also are known as blue sea slugs, blue angels, and sea swallows..
Blue Dragon (nudibranch) closeup! r/australia
November 22, 2015. Sure, it was a sea slug that washed ashore Australia's Gold Coast last week, and dragons are still as fictional as unicorns, but "blue dragon" is a worthy nickname for so.
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February 16, 2021, 9:56pm Share Tweet Snap Glaucus atlanticus, a close and almost identical cousin of Glaucus marginatus. Photo via Getty, S.Rohrlach Sydney's beaches are currently awash with.
Dancing Glaucus Atlanticus (Blue Dragon) Nudibranch AUSTRALIA P1080004.MP4 YouTube
A striking blue dragon sea slug that eats bluebottles and can give a powerful sting has been washing ashore and capturing the imagination of residents on the north coast of New South Wales. The.
The blue dragon is a master of disguise Australian Geographic
Dozens of blue dragons, or glaucus atlanticus, have been washing up on NSW and Queensland beaches this month, prompting one ocean expert's warning to beachgoers about the dangers the brightly coloured sea slugs can pose. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Man stung by blue dragons at Aussie beach. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >>
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The bright blue color helps them camouflage into the splendorous hues of the ocean itself. The blue dragon spends a lot of time floating belly up, displaying its brightest baby blues to anyone on the surface where it is more likely to blend in with the brighter sunny shades above the waves. It's drabber silver front faces down below.
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The blue dragon is a tiny mollusc around 3cm long, that floats upside down in the water and can deliver a sting even more painful than a bluebottle, which can be fatal for those who are allergic. The blue fleet of creatures are typically further out to sea, but winds can push them in to shore.