Elysia thysanopoda [Elysia thysanopoda]
Description
This sea slug can be a fun find for divers because it tends to blend into the algal habitat it depends on. Watch for a slow, deliberate movement as it feeds, sometimes revealing a more distinctive silhouette against the green-brown backdrop of seaweed.
Where To See Elysia thysanopoda
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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