noun
- plural of nudibranch; marine gastropod mollusks that lack a shell and have exposed gills, typically brightly colored
Usage: zoology; plural form
Examples
- The tide pool was home to several colorful nudibranchiates.
- Marine biologists study nudibranchiates to understand their unusual feeding behaviors.
- Nudibranchiates are found in oceans worldwide, from shallow reefs to deep waters.
- The bright patterns on nudibranchiates warn predators of their toxicity.
- Divers often photograph nudibranchiates because of their striking appearance.