Sea slug - Elysia sp.

This little Elysia species is related to nudibranchs but feeds on algae by piercing algae cells with a special tooth. This one is an ideal mimic of the algae it feeds on, including having a white outer edge as well as pink and white markings that closely resemble actual algae. 12mm

29 April 2012

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