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Meet ‘Leaf Sheep,’ The Photosynthesizing Sea Slugs

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The Planet Voice | June 1, 2021

‘Leaf sheep’ is a bizarre kind of sea slug that is biologically named ‘Costasiella Kuroshimae.' It is the only organism in the entire world that is not a plant yet is able to photosynthesize. This sheep is also able to produce enough energy through kleptoplasty that helps them stay alive for at least 2 months comfortably.

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The Planet Voice | June 1, 2021

‘Leaf sheep’ is a bizarre kind of sea slug that is biologically named ‘Costasiella Kuroshimae.' It is the only organism in the entire world that is not a plant yet is able to photosynthesize. This sheep is also able to produce enough energy through kleptoplasty that helps them stay alive for at least 2 months comfortably.

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