Elysia gordanae [Elysia gordanae]
Description
Divers searching for leaf-like sea slugs may come across Elysia gordanae on algae-covered substrates. Its appearance is often striking in close range, with a look that blends the boundaries between animal and plant. Expect slow, steady crawling as it remains closely associated with its algal habitat.
Where To See Elysia gordanae
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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