Sap-sucking Slug

Elysia viridis is a sacoglossan sea slug of the family Plakobranchidae. They are occasionally nicknamed the sap sucking slugs for their ability to suck the cytoplasm out of the algae they prey upon,. Adult length is considered to be between 15 and 20 mm long, and they vary in color from greens to brownish hues. Elysia viridis is one of few organisms capable of kleptoplasty; when consuming the cytoplasm of its algal prey E. viridis can retain the chloroplasts in working condition, and being able to benefit from their continued photosynthesis.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Sap-sucking Slug being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Elysia hedgpethi
• Elysia maoria
• Elysia chlorotica
• Elysia gordanae
• Elysia furvacauda
• Elysia coodgeensis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Gastropoda

Family

Plakobranchidae

Genus

Elysia

Species

Elysia viridis

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