A Field Guide to Nudibranchs of the Pacific Northwest

A nudibranch is a type of shell-less marine snail. There are over 3,000 species worldwide, and some of the most spectacular specimens reside in the Pacific Northwest. This colourful, water-resistant 8-fold pamphlet identifies 52 local nudibranchs. The introduction includes a definition of nudibranchs, information about their predators, defense strategies, food, habitat, and detailed information about their bodies. We learn that the Hooded Nudibranch smells like water melon; the Cedar-scented Dorid smells like freshly cut cedar. Some nudibranchs save their victims’ stinging capsules to use on their own predators. Two large, detailed labelled drawings identify nudibranch body parts. The 52 detailed colour photo graphs present the nudibranchs according to colour and body structure within their scientific classification.