Furry Taco Slug [Elysia tomentosa]
Description
Divers often spot this slug as a small, leaf-like “taco” with a fuzzy, fringed look that makes it stand out against rocks and algae. It typically grazes on algae and can be found in sheltered coastal habitats where its food grows. Up close, its textured surface and unusual shape make it a favorite for macro photographers.
Where To See Furry Taco Slug
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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