Apr 11, 2019 · Whether that be a whale, octopus or sea otter, I’m here to tell you that you are dead wrong. Sea slugs, or nudibranchs, are by far the cutest, coolest and most entrancing creatures of the sea. Don’t believe me? Check out these 10 species that showcase just how spectacular nudibranchs are. Pikachu Sea Slug (Thecacera pacifica)

Jun 9, 2021 · Learn all about leaf sheep – costasiella kuroshimae. They're the world's most adorable sea slug, resembling sheep and leaves, or bunny slugs.

Oct 20, 2023 · This adorable little sea slug, whose beady eyes and cute feelers make it look like a cartoon sea sheep, is affectionately called ‘Shaun the Sheep’ by Philippine divers. It can grow up to 7-8mm in length and can be found near Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Jan 26, 2025 · Yusuke Fukami fulfilled that dream by capturing underwater photographs of the cartoon-like Costasiella sea slug recently while in Bali. He traveled to a diving spot in Tulamben, a small fishing...

Dec 21, 2024 · Known for its uncanny resemblance to the TV character Shaun the Sheep, this adorable sea slug munches on algae to steal its ability to photosynthesize and become solar-powered.

May 27, 2024 · Leaf sheep sea slug. This little critter looks like a sheep with its white face, black eyes and bushy body. But it doesn’t produce wool or milk. And it’s not even a real sheep.

Jan 7, 2024 · A leaf sheep, scientifically named Costasiella kuroshimae, is a unique type of sea slug. These shell-less creatures, belonging to the family Costasiellidae, are recognized for their distinctive appearance, which inspires its various names like …

Aug 16, 2023 · Akin to algae growing on polar bear fur, meet the Leaf Sheep, an adorable sea slug that eats so much algae it can photosynthesize. Costasiella kuroshimae — also known as a “leaf slug,” “leaf sheep,” or “salty ocean caterpillar” — is a species of sacoglossan sea slug.

Mar 10, 2023 · Costasiella kuroshimae, also known as the “Leaf Sheep,” is a small sea slug that can be found in the waters near Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is a member of the sacoglossan sea slug clade, which includes other species that can perform photosynthesis.

Nov 22, 2020 · It is pleasantly surprising how many cute live animals that can be found by divers hidden beneath the sea, especially slugs. Most of these “slugs” are actually snails that have lost their shells and gained new characteristics through evolution.