Elysia hirasei [Elysia hirasei]
Description
Elysia hirasei is a leaf-like sea slug that divers may see clinging to algae in shallow, well-lit areas. Its vivid, plant-mimicking look and unhurried grazing behavior make it a memorable find—like spotting a tiny living leaf that’s actually an animal.
Where To See Elysia hirasei
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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