Mollusca / Gastropods / Sea Hare


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Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastoproda
Species: Aplysia sydneyensis
The name of Sea Hares relates to the rolled tentacles that resembles the ears of a large rabbit. Sea Hares have a thin shell hidden beneath folds in the skin. They are able to produce a vivid purple dye to defend their otherwise unprotected bodies.