Elysia catulus [Elysia catulus]
Description
This species is a leaf-like sacoglossan sea slug that can be surprisingly well camouflaged among algae. When divers find one, they’ll notice its flattened, browsing posture and delicate, leaf-shaped body as it feeds on algal growth.
Where To See Elysia catulus
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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