#leaf sheep sea slug

[snailspng]

Sea slug PNGs

(source: seaslug.world)

[iwilltryalittlearter]

Can she even hold it?

[thetreedragon]

Leaf Sheep Sea Slug

[spadefish]

Oh, I forgot to post this month's fishes! Three real, one fantasy. Candy Nemo Betta, "Silt Sucker", Anomalocaris, and Leaf Sheep Sea Slug. :)

[pixelthys]

Small (transparent!) Leaf Slug for your dash!

[sjwallin]

Text says:

The leaf sheep sea slug (Costasiella kuroshimae) is an absolutely mesmerizing critter of the deep, adorned in vibrant green hues with hints of purple. *photo by Alex Mustard Underwater Photography

Leaf sheep slugs possess a fascinating ability called kleptoplasty. They consume algae and retain the algae's chloroplasts, which are specialized structures responsible for photosynthesis. These chloroplasts allow the slugs to convert light energy into food, supplementing their nutrition. This unique adaptation sets them apart and contributes to their vibrant green coloration. In essence, leaf sheep slugs can perform photosynthesis like plants, blurring the lines between animal and plant life in the ocean.

I love how it looks like an adorable cartoon creature—but it’s real!! 🥰

[plaguedoctorjester]

I am making a sea slug emoji on my Discord server but only one may enter. POLL INCLUDED

Below I will show two images of sea slugs I took from this post.

WARNING: I DON'T KNOW THEIR OFFICIAL NAMES.

This is the leaf sheep:

This is the bunny:

I NEED YOUR HELP TO DECIDE. THE FATE OF THESE SEA SLUGS ARE ON YOU FOR SOME REASON.

NOW.

if like, they tie, ig they can both enter...

[yourfaveisfriendshaped]

leaf sheep sea slug is friend shapw

Leaf sheep sea slugs are friend-shaped!

[collection-of-crows]

felt like drawing a lil guy tis the leaf sheep sea slug, it can do photosynthesis

[v-does-silly-stuff]

I JUST FOUND THIS LITTLE CRITTER OFF A YT VIDEO AAAAHAAAA

I LOVE IT..

[voidcatgalaxy]

Hey everyone! New Redbubble design just dropped ✨ It's based on the 'leaf sheep' sea slug!

Lesbian pride flag variant coming soon!

[cucumber-and-peach-ice-tea]

I NOW HAVE A REDBUBBLE !!!

including prints of my illustrations <33

please check it out and support where you can <33

Visit cucumberpeaches's shop, for cool artwork on awesome products! https://www.redbubble.com/people/cucumberpeaches/shop?asc=u

[augiebuns]

Fuckin love leaf sheep

Little dudes photosynthesise, like, they took one look at human taxonomic practices and said "lol, but watch this though"

You eat the sun ya little goobers, you're adorable and can do no wrong, I'll bite anyone who says otherwise

[evax3]

Look at these cuties!!

I'm here with more little guys, this time not bugs... but sea creatures! Specifically the sea slugs!

These ones are called "Leaf sheeps", and they're so pretty! Did you know they are the only non-plant organism in the world that can photosintesize? I love them!

[heartnosekid]

shaun the sheep nudibranch (costasiella kuroshimae) | source

[herpsandbirds]

trick or treat :3

Here are some squishy halloween friends!

Green “Leaf Sheep” Sea Slugs (Costasiella kuroshimae), family Costasiellidae, Tulamben, Indonesia

photograph by Veeko Wang