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Bookmark or Share- Leaf Sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae): A Complete OverviewA leaf sheep, scientifically named Costasiella kuroshimae, is a unique type of sea slug. These shell-less creatures, belonging to the family Costasiellidae, are recognized for their distinctive appearance, which inspires its various names like “leaf slug” and “salty ocean caterpillar.”
- Sea Sheep - American OceansThe Sea Sheep is also known as a leaf sheep, leaf slug, salty ocean caterpillar, or its scientific name, Costasiella kuroshimae. It was first discovered in 1993 near the island of Kuroshima, Japan. This sea dweller may have very little in common with its land-based namesake.
- Leaf Sheep - OceanaNicknamed for its sheep-like appearance and grazing habits, the leaf sheep is a nudibranch found across the Indo-Pacific. They have two dark eyes and are covered in cerata, horn-like projections that actually help them breathe. Their heads are topped with two rhinophores, which act as scent and taste receptors.
- Exploring the Life of a Leaf Sheep, Nature’s Tiny PhenomenonExplore the enigmatic world of the adorable leaf sheep—from their curious love for algae to their miraculous tiny bodies that are capable of photosynthesis!
- 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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