Keoki and Yukos' photo of the Ornate Sap-Sucking Sea Slug (Elysia ornata) which is seasonally common in shallow water with green algae (Bryopsis). This Sea Slug stores algal cells within its body for photosynthesis. Their black & white spots vary in size. Attains 2 inches.
Ornate Sap-Sucking Sea Slug (Elysia ornata)
From Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com
Ornate Sap-Sucking Sea Slug (Elysia ornata)
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