Order
Sea hares
Aplysiida
- Species in the gallery
- 5
- Superfamilies
- 1
Description
Aplysiida are the sea hares: large, soft herbivores named for their ear-like rhinophores. Most graze algae or seagrass, carry a thin internal shell and release purple ink or milky secretions when disturbed. Some swim by flapping their parapodia, and some, like Bursatella and Stylocheilus, form large aggregations.
Identification
Bulky body with a distinct neck, ear-like rolled rhinophores and a second pair of oral tentacles; large side flaps (parapodia) that fold over the back and hide the mantle and gill.
Superfamilies
5 species
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