Sea Slugs eating 'Killer Algae'

October 23, 2003
From: Emily

Is it true that a certain species of sea slug eats only "killer algae." And, is the US government conducting tests on this? I participate in high school debate, and this is a case a team is running. Are there any websites or books with the negative effects of these slugs?
thanks!
Emily

emilyerdman@comcast.net

Emily, 2003 (Oct 23) Sea Slugs eating 'Killer Algae'. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11292

Dear Emily,
By 'Killer Algae' I guess you are referring to Caulerpa taxifolia. There is a page on the Forum on that very plant. If you read the attached messages and go to the many suggested links you will find quite a discussion on whether slugs can control its spread.
Good luck with your debate
Bill Rudman

Rudman, W.B., 2003 (Oct 23). Comment on Sea Slugs eating 'Killer Algae' by Emily. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/11292

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