An intimate macro study detailing one of the most remarkable evolutionary adaptations in the marine environment. The composition isolates a Costasiella kuroshimae—a highly specialized marine slug—navigating its algal habitat. The image highlights the organism's translucent cerata, which are packed with living chloroplasts sequestered from its diet. This biological mechanism, known as kleptoplasty, effectively allows the animal to supplement its energy through solar photosynthesis. The inclusion of the spiral egg mass in the foreground further contextualises the scene, capturing the complete life cycle of this remarkable, solar-powered organism within its micro-habitat. Presented as an unframed ChromaLuxe aluminium print.
