Sacoglossan
Sacoglossans are a group of small marine snails belonging to the clade Sacoglossa. They are known for their unique feeding habits, as they primarily consume algae. These snails have a specialized mouth structure that allows them to graze on the surface of algae, extracting nutrients efficiently.
One fascinating aspect of sacoglossans is their ability to incorporate chloroplasts from the algae they eat into their own cells, a process known as kleptoplasty. This adaptation enables them to utilize the photosynthetic capabilities of the chloroplasts, providing them with additional energy from sunlight, similar to plants like chlorophyta.