Costasiella [Costasiella]

Description

Costasiella is a genus within the family Plakobranchidae, known for its small size and intricate color patterns. These sacoglossan sea slugs are commonly referred to as 'leaf slugs' due to their photosynthetic capabilities, allowing them to incorporate chloroplasts from their algal food sources into their own tissues for photosynthesis. Members of this genus are found in various marine environments, often in shallow waters where their algal food sources are abundant. They exhibit a wide range of colors and patterns, often serving as camouflage against predators.

Species

Leaf Slug [Costasiella kuroshimae]

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Black Sheep [Costasiella nonatoi]

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Costasiella ocellifera [Costasiella ocellifera]

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Costasiella usagi [Costasiella usagi]

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Taxonomy