The Emerald Green Sea Slug, <i>Elysia chlorotica</i> (IMAGE)

Marine Biological Laboratory

The Emerald Green Sea Slug, <i>Elysia chlorotica</i>

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The rich green color of the photosynthesizing sea slug, Elysia chlorotica, helps to camouflage it on the ocean floor.

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Patrick Krug

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