Elysia grandis [Elysia grandis]
Description
Divers may spot this sea slug slowly gliding over algae-covered rocks, often blending in with its surroundings. Like other Elysia species, it’s famous for its ability to incorporate pigments from the food it eats, giving it a striking, leaf-like look in the right light.
Where To See Elysia grandis
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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