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Science of SpongeBob Activity: Make a Sea Snail/Slug

jellyfish fields from spongebob squarepants

Sea snails and sea slugs come in all shapes, colors, and sizes!

Sometimes their colors and shapes allow them to blend in, or camouflage, which can help them catch their own food or stay safe from predators. Many sea snails and sea slugs will have bright colors (just like Gary!), and some animals use these bright colors as a warning to predators.

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