Elysia azorica [Elysia azorica]
Description
This leaf-like sea slug is often found where algae grows, making it a subtle but fascinating find for divers. When it’s active, it can look like a tiny green leaf drifting over the seafloor. Divers who slow down and scan carefully may catch it resting or feeding on algal surfaces.
Where To See Elysia azorica
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Sea Slugs (Sap-Sucking Slugs)
Sacoglossa
|
| Family |
Plakobranchidae
Plakobranchidae
|
| Genus |
Elysia
Elysia
|
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