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Sea hare - Aplysia depilans - Unusual color

Large opistobranchiate gastropod mollusc with stout parapodia for swimming. Its thin shell is completely covered by its mantle. Brownish. If touched it defends itself by secreting a pinky-colored liquid. Found on rocky, algae-rich beds from the surface down to 15-20 meters. Maximum size 25 centimeters.


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Sea hare - Aplysia depilans - Unusual color

by Dieter


Uploaded on July 17, 2022


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Camera: Canon
Model: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 120 IS
Creation Date: 2019:03:31 16:20:00
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