Yes, just like their land-dwelling cousins, nudibranchs definitely leave a slime trail. This slime trail is actually incredibly useful as a form of communication. Depending on the situation the nudibranch can excrete various types of chemicals into the slime that can send a message to other nudibranchs. For instance, they can warn other nudibranchs of impending danger when they are being preyed upon and they can leave a trail for a potential mate to follow.
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Are nudibranchs slimy?
- Marine Life
- Nudibranchs