Leaf Slug [Costasiella kuroshimae]
Description
This species, commonly known as the Leaf Slug, is a sea slug that is notable for its ability to perform photosynthesis. The Leaf Slug is a small creature, growing up to 5mm long, and is found in the Western Pacific Ocean. One of its most distinguishing features is its green color, which is a result of the chloroplasts it incorporates from the algae it feeds on into its own cells.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Sap-sucking Slugs
Plakobranchidae
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| Genus |
Costasiella
Costasiella
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