This cute little sea animal is actually a hybrid that’s part vegetable

In the vast and colorful—and sometimes terrifying—world of marine life, few creatures are as captivating as the Costasiella kuroshimae. Affectionately known as the “leaf sheep” or the “Shaun-the-sheep slug,” this little animal-plant hybrid is a unique specimen, indeed. At first glance, this tiny sea slug—measuring just a few millimeters in length—resembles a cartoonish sheep with its round body and plant-like appearance.

But it’s not just its charming looks that make it unique; this creature has an extraordinary superpower...