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Costasiella kuroshimae

Costasiella kuroshimae—also known as a "leaf slug",[1] or "leaf sheep"[2]—is a species of sacoglossan sea slug. Costasiella kuroshimae are shell-less marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusks in the family Costasiellidae.[3] Despite being animals they indirectly perform photosynthesis, via kleptoplasty.[4]

Just look at that little homie.

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[-] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 7 points 3 weeks ago
[-] GladimirLenin@hexbear.net 2 points 3 weeks ago

this little guys probably like "mmmmm, yum, the sun is extra nutritious today"

this post was submitted on 22 Oct 2024
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