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Common sea hare

Aplysia punctata

The common sea hare is a medium-sized, soft-bodied marine mollusk belonging to the group of opisthobranch gastropods. Their bodies are elongated and somewhat flattened, with a pair of long, ear-like rhinophores on their heads that resemble rabbit ears, giving them their common n…

Classification

Invertebrate

Family

Aplysiidae

Habitat

Shallow coastal waters with abundant seaweed

Diet

Herbivore

Conservation status

Least Concern

Lifespan

1-2 years

Weight

75-400 grams

Scientific name

Aplysia punctata

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Despite their unassuming appearance, common sea hares play a crucial role in scientific research, especially in neurobiology due to their large, easily studied neurons.
Common sea hares have a remarkable ability to regenerate lost body parts, and their ink contains chemicals that can disrupt predator senses. They are also simultaneous hermaphrodites, allowing any two individuals to mate with each other.

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