leaf sheep

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The sacoglossan sea slug Costasiella kuroshimae. It has green cerata across it's body and can indirectly perform photosynthesis via kleptoplasty.

Word forms

leaf sheep

Etymology

Named after the two rhinophores that emerge from the top of this slug's head, which look similar to sheep's ears.

Synonyms

leaf slug sea sheep
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