This map provides a quick look at the UK distribution of 6 of the most common and charismatic sea slugs we get here. The species chosen are below.

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Photo Common Name Latin Name
Spotted Seahare Aplysia punctata
Crowned Aeolis Facelina auriculata
Sea Lemon Archidoris pseudoargus
Sap-sucking Slug Elysia viridis
crested aeolis Antiopella cristata
Celtic Sea Slug Onchidella celtica

This is their geographic spread across the UK using all verified observations from iNaturalist for each species.

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