Sacoglossa
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Boselliidae |
The suborder Sacoglossa are the "sap-sucking slugs". Many members of this group sequester chloroplasts from the algae they eat, a phenomenon known as kleptoplasty. This earns them the title of the "solar-powered sea slugs", and makes them unique among animals.
External links
- The Sea Slug Forum's solar powered sea slug page. (http://www.seaslugforum.net/factsheet.cfm?base=solarpow)