The other day I was searching for an unusual subject as the basis of my next illustration. While I was looking through various images on the internet I came across this extremely strange looking species ... "Glaucus Atlanticus" aka Blue Dragon Sea Slug. Wanting to complete a drawing that is relatively simple, I decided this litter creature just fit the bill.
A little background on this weird yet exotic critter: It is called a Glaucus Atlanticus (aka the blue dragon sea slug) and they are often found in temperate and tropical waters. It floats on the surface of the water with the aid of a gas filled sac in its stomach. Because of the location of the sac, this little slug floats upside down. They feed primarily on the venomous Portuguese Man O' War jelly fish. They survive by collecting the animal’s toxins and storing them in little sacs on the ends of their feather-like “fingers”, producing a much more powerful and deadly sting.
Beautiful to behold, but I don't think I'd want to come into contact with one! Prints will be made available in my Etsy Shop.
Happy Day!
Karen Anne
A little background on this weird yet exotic critter: It is called a Glaucus Atlanticus (aka the blue dragon sea slug) and they are often found in temperate and tropical waters. It floats on the surface of the water with the aid of a gas filled sac in its stomach. Because of the location of the sac, this little slug floats upside down. They feed primarily on the venomous Portuguese Man O' War jelly fish. They survive by collecting the animal’s toxins and storing them in little sacs on the ends of their feather-like “fingers”, producing a much more powerful and deadly sting.
Happy Day!
Karen Anne
