Costasiella kuroshimae

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Costasiella kuroshimae sent on 01 Aprile 2026 (12:02) by Geronte2000. 5 comments, 113 views.

, 1/250 f/22.0, ISO 100, hand held.

Condivido con voi questo scatto di una Costasiella kuroshimae (comunemente chiamata "pecora di mare") realizzato ad Anilao. In questa immagine "catturata" mentre depone le uova in una spirale perfetta. Questa specie è straordinaria: pratica la kleptoplastia, ovvero "ruba" i cloroplasti dalle alghe di cui si nutre per compiere la fotosintesi, un caso quasi unico nel regno animale. Questa foto ha ottenuto due importanti riconoscimenti internazionali ed è stata pubblicata su Nature come una delle migliori immagini scientifiche dell'anno.

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12 persons like it: Alan Ford, Alberto Tirri, Aringhe Blu, Aron76, Bruno_pratico, Federico Funari, Freediver214, Imaginarius, Lucamontipo, Marcello Di Francesco, Shiva, Zipablo

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Freediver214

sent on 01 Aprile 2026 (12:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

What wonderful creatures the nudibranchs; Gorgeous image

Shiva

sent on 01 Aprile 2026 (14:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice guy! And very nice and particular photo

Imaginarius

sent on 01 Aprile 2026 (21:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

In addition to being (photographically speaking) a beautiful image, it has enormous value as a rare scientific testimony. All my great respect.

Zipablo

sent on 06 Aprile 2026 (21:27) | This comment has been translated

Marvelous!

Kingfisher

sent on 07 Aprile 2026 (16:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I have no words. Only envy. Congratulations :-o
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