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Elysia chlorotica is a sea slug in the shape of a leaf capable of performing photosynthesis. But how does it do it?

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Feeding on algae
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Killing aquatic animals
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Absorbing sand
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Retaining salt
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Solution

The correct option is A Feeding on algae
Elysia chlorotica is a solar-powered sea slug.
They feed on photosynthetic algae, retain the chloroplasts in the body and later utilise the same to generate food.
They are commonly found in salt marshes, tidal marshes, pools, and shallow creeks.

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