Australasian Sap-Sucking Slug [Elysia australis]
Description
Elysia australis, commonly known as the Australasian Sap-Sucking Slug, is a species of sea slug, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Plakobranchidae. This species is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, from the eastern coast of Australia to the islands of Hawaii. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas with abundant algal growth. The body is generally green, with a series of black or brown lines running along the length of the body. The body is elongate with a broad foot and parapodia that fold over the body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Sap-sucking Slugs
Plakobranchidae
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| Genus |
Elysia
Elysia
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