Sacoglossan Sea Slug
Elysia velutinus
- Group: Nudibranch
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 4 cm
A small green sacoglossan slug that feeds on the calcified alga Halimeda and keeps its captured chloroplasts working inside its own body. Very common, it is often seen creeping over submerged vegetation in shallow water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Plakobranchidae › Elysia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 883309.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sacoglossan Sea Slug live?
- The Sacoglossan Sea Slug (Elysia velutinus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- How big does the Sacoglossan Sea Slug get?
- The Sacoglossan Sea Slug grows to about 4 cm.