Costasiella usagi [Costasiella usagi]
Description
Costasiella usagi is a species of sacoglossan sea slug that does not have a common name. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically around the Philippines. This species is small, usually less than 5mm in length. It has the ability to incorporate chloroplasts from the algae it eats into its cells, allowing it to photosynthesize. Its distinguishing feature is its body color, which is a mixture of green and brown.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| 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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