Grassland Sea Slug [Flabelligera gracilis]
Description
The Grassland Sea Slug is another species within the Flabelligera genus. They are commonly found in seagrass beds and are notable for their slim, elongated body shape. Their bodies are greenish in color, which provides excellent camouflage in their habitat. They are herbivorous, mainly feeding on algae and other plant material.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Scolecida
Scolecida
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| Family |
Flabelligerids
Flabelligeridae
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| Genus |
Flabelligera
Flabelligera
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