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The Guardian
Adorable Solar-Powered Sea Slug
The leaf sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae), a tiny sea slug found in tropical waters around Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, has been named Invertebrate of the Year 2026. It grazes on algae and can perform photosynthesis by stealing chloroplasts from its food through a process called kleptoplasty, allowing it to harness sunlight for energy. Its vivid green color and unique lifestyle have gained widespread admiration and popularity in recent years.
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