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Leaf Sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae)

The Leaf Sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae) is a small, colorful sea slug known for its resemblance to a cartoon sheep with leaf-like appendages. Found in shallow waters near Japan and other parts of Asia, it is famous for its ability to photosynthesize by incorporating algae into its body, making it a unique example of animal-plant symbiosis.