Elysia orné ornementé, Sapsucking ( Slug Elysia ornata) est une limace de mer. Cette photo a été prise dans les Îles Salomon.

• Contributeur: Malcolm Ross
• ID de l’image: CNKTPK
• Taille du fichier: 56,2 MB (1,7 MB Téléchargement compressé)
• Autorisations: Modèle - non | Propriété - non
• Dimensions: 5449 x 3606 px | 46,1 x 30,5 cm | 18,2 x 12 inches | 300dpi
• Date de la prise de vue: 27 novembre 2002
• Lieu: Solomon Islands

Informations supplémentaires

This is a species of marine sea slug that belongs to the family of Elysiidae. This species is Elysia ornata, common name: Ornate Sap-sucking Slug or Ornate Elysia. Typically are the black and white dots all over the pale to olive green body. This slug feeds on green algae and is usually encountered during daytime. The two extensions on the head are "rhinophores", which derives from the Greek words "rhino" (nose) and "phore" (carrier). The eyes are located behind these organs. This species commonly aggregates in relatively large numbers for feeding or mating purposes. The size of the slug can be up to 5 cm in length. The picture was taken using a macro setting. The location of the photo is Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean in 2002.

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