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Bookmark or Share- Leaf Sheep - OceanaThe leaf sheep is one of few animals that can perform photosynthesis. They graze on the algae and suck up the chloroplasts, storing them within the tissues of their cerata in a process called kleptoplasty. The chloroplasts provide more than just nutrition, however. They also provide protection, giving the leaf sheep a green color and chemical ...
- The 'sheep' that can photosynthesise - BBCMuch like its herbivorous namesake, the ocean-dwelling "leaf sheep" grazes for food; however, it supplements its diet in a unique way: through the power of the sun.
- Exploring the Life of a Leaf Sheep, Nature’s Tiny PhenomenonIt’s a sheep! It’s a cow! No, it’s Costasiella kuroshimae (or ‘Leaf Sheep’ for short). This adorable little sea slug, whose beady eyes and cute feelers make it look like a cartoon sea sheep, is affectionately called ‘Shaun the Sheep’ by Philippine divers.
- Who Is Leaf Sheep on 'The Masked Singer'? - ParadeLet's get started. First, to get this out of the way, yes, a Leaf Sheep is a real thing. And much like his ocean floor denizen counterpart, he moves about by crawling along The Masked Singer stage ...
- Costasiella kuroshimae - WikipediaCostasiella 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]
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