Quick Take Eastern Emerald Elysia rely on the algae Vaucheria litorea to complete its development. The sea slug retains ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the shallow marine waters off of the coasts of Japan, Philippines, you can find these adorable little creatures floating about ...

Elysia chlorotica is a rare sea slug that blurs the line between plant and animal. By stealing chloroplasts from algae, it can photosynthesise and survive for months without eating. Found along the US ...

When you consider animals that have a lot of teeth, sharks are likely to be the first ones that come to mind, since they can grow and shed thousands of teeth in their lifetime. However, as shocking as ...

Some of the most interesting—and possibly strangest—scientific discoveries happen by accident. According to the New York Times, Sayaka Mitoh, a Ph.D. candidate at Nara Women's University in Japan, was ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Some sea slugs can live without their bodies. Cut their heads off ...

Studying sea slugs in the group Sacoglossa can mean being on the receiving end of some very imaginative emails. Sidney K. Pierce, of the University of South Florida, retired a few years ago. “But to ...