Elysia velutinus [Elysia velutinus]
Description
This slug is typically seen as a velvety-looking, leaf-shaped creature clinging to algae or rocky surfaces. Divers may observe it in quiet, shallow areas where sunlight supports the algae it relies on. Its soft, muted appearance and slow movements help it blend in—until you get close enough to see its shape clearly.
Where To See Elysia velutinus
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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