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Mollusca / Gastropods / Sea Hare |
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Phylum:
Mollusca
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Class:
Gastoproda
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Species:
Aplysia sydneyensis
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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.
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