Costasiella kuroshimae (also known as a leaf slug, sea sheep, or leaf sheep) is a species of sacoglossan sea slug. Costasiella kuroshimae are shell-less marine opisthobranch gastropod …

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 …

May 16, 2025 · What is a Leaf Sheep Sea Slug? It’s a sheep! It’s a cow! No, it’s Costasiella kuroshimae (or ‘Leaf Sheep’ for short). This adorable little sea slug, whose beady eyes and …

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.

The beautiful sea sheep is one of the few animals in the world to utilize photosynthesis. They are also known as leaf slug and leaf sheep.

Mar 17, 2025 · Named after Shaun the Sheep, the leaf sheep sea slug is an itty-bitty organism that feasts on algae. Brandi Mueller / Getty Images. This adorable sea slug (also called a leaf …

Mar 25, 2021 · Contrary to what its name suggests, the leaf sheep is neither leaf nor sheep – it's a sea slug. "They're delicate creatures and their bodies are like shell-less snails," said …

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 …

The Costasiella sea slug not only looks like a succulent—it acts like one, too. One of the few animals able to photosynthesize, this tiny invertebrate (also known as the leaf slug or leaf …

Mar 1, 2025 · The ocean is full of fascinating creatures, but few are as unique and charming as the Leaf Sheep Sea Slug (Costasiella kuroshimae). This tiny, vibrant marine gastropod looks …