Unveiling The Arctic Snow Slug: A Shimmering Invertebrate With Iridescent Beauty And Cultural Significance
The Arctic snow slug (Notodiscus hookeri), a fascinating invertebrate from the subphylum Euarthropoda, is renowned for its unique translucent skin, which allows it to shimmer with iridescent hues. Primarily herbivorous, this unusual slug feeds on algae in its icy habitat. Known also as the “sea slug” or “glacier slug,” it has gained cultural significance among…