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Let's Learn About Leaf Slugs!

The cutest animal discovered!

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What are they?

Leaf slugs are a species of slug. Known for being able to photosynthesize, these creatures are able to use sunlight as energy/food.

Body Breakdown

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The diagram above illustrates he various parts of a Leaf slugs body! *The body of a leaf slug starts with its gelatinous head.

Size

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Leaf slugs are the smaller species of sea slug. They only grow up to one inch long! Their tiny size makes it hard to spot them.

Food

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As far as scientists know right now, the Leaf slug only consumes algae in their surrounding environment and habitat.

Males and Females

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Slugs are hermaphrodites. This means that they contain male and female reproductive organs and can lay eggs. 

Leaf Slug Video

Click the video on the right to learn more about leaf slugs and their life!

 

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