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These sea slugs can 'eat' sunlight—but they're no astrophage. Here's how the 'Project Hail Mary' antagonist has a real-life analog in Earth's oceans
The sea slug is bright green, shaped like a leaf and doing something very few animals can: harnessing the power of the sun.
Why it's awesome: These tiny marine creatures are probably better known by their nickname, "Shaun the Sheep" sea slugs, because of their uncanny resemblance to the iconic TV character. The adorable ...
When we think of slugs, we often picture slimy brown garden creatures. Under the sea, however, you can find slugs so colorful and unique they seem to have been transplanted from another planet ...
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