Classification:
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Turbellaria
Scientific Name: Flabellina affinis
Common Name: Sea Slug
Class: Turbellaria
Scientific Name: Flabellina affinis
Common Name: Sea Slug
General Characteristics:
Sea slugs are brightly colored invertebrates that shed their shell after their larval stage. Their bright coloration can act as both camouflage against the reef or as warning colors to potential predators. They feed on plankton and decaying matter on the ocean floor.
Habitat:
Tropical seas around the world. They tend to stay at the bottom amongst the sediments.
Importance to Humans:
The sea slugs bright coloration make it a popular diving attraction.
Sources:
Sea Slug Forum. Retrieved from: http://www.seaslugforum.net/