# leaf sheep

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The sacoglossan sea slug Costasiella kuroshimae. It has green cerata across it's body and can indirectly perform photosynthesis via kleptoplasty.

## Etymology
Named after the two rhinophores that emerge from the top of this slug's head, which look similar to sheep's ears.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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