" Costasiella Kuroshimae The LEAF SHEEP"

"Costasiella kuroshimae", commonly known as the Leaf Sheep. This small sea slug is found in saltwater environments. Has his habitat & lives near Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines. Costasiella's unique gastropod can photosynthesize by retaining chloroplasts from the algae it consumes which allows it to harness energy from sunlight. 

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• Its Order is : SACOGLOSSA
• Its Superfamily is : LIMAPONTIOIDEA
• Amily: Costasiellidae
• It Was First Described: Ichikawa, 1993 Japan
• Costasiella Size: Typically measures between 4 to 10 millimeters (0.15 to 0.40 inches)
• Colaration :  Has white head with dark markings & black tips on white rhinophores whith Cereta generally green with white tips and scattered iridescent dots.
• Egg Laying: IT Can lay between 2,000 to 4,000 eggs, which typically hatch within four days.
• Hermaphroditic: They Possesses both male and female reproductive organs.
• Photosynthesis of Costasiella : The retained chloroplasts allow the Leaf Sheep to produce sugars when exposed to sunlight, supplementing its diet.
• Bioluminescence: These Exhibits bioluminescent properties due to the absorbed chloroplasts.
• Variability: There are challenges in identifying different species within the Costasiella genus due to subtle color variations and morphological differences.