Elysia flavipunctata [Elysia flavipunctata]
Description
Elysia flavipunctata is a leaf-like sea slug that may show small yellowish spots or speckling, making it stand out against darker algae. Divers can sometimes find it in areas with healthy algal cover, where it grazes and remains well-camouflaged at the same time. With a steady eye, you may notice it slowly inching along the substrate as it feeds.
Where To See Elysia flavipunctata
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Sea Slugs (Sap-Sucking Slugs)
Sacoglossa
|
| Family |
Plakobranchidae
Plakobranchidae
|
| Genus |
Elysia
Elysia
|
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