Etymology

leaf sheep

Today it means: The sacoglossan sea slug Costasiella kuroshimae. It has green cerata across it's body and can indirectly perform photosynthesis via kleptoplasty. Full definition →

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The story

Named after the two rhinophores that emerge from the top of this slug's head, which look similar to sheep's ears.

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