Elysia maoria [Elysia maoria]
Description
Elysia maoria is a leaf-shaped nudibranch that often appears as a small, algae-mimicking patch on the seafloor. Divers might spot it during calm, shallow dives when light and visibility help reveal fine details on rocky or weedy substrates. With a steady eye, you can observe its slow crawling and feeding as it blends into its surroundings.
Where To See Elysia maoria
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Sea Slugs (Sap-Sucking Slugs)
Sacoglossa
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| Family |
Plakobranchidae
Plakobranchidae
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| Genus |
Elysia
Elysia
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