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Sea hare

Aplysia punctata

Photo by The MnMs
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38.7091, 13.1931

Field Notes

Description:

Is a big type of sea hare. Must have been around 20 cm. Brown with clearer spots. Head looks really like that of a giant snail.

Habitat:

Mediterranean sea beds. Posidonia and alike.

Reference Links:

Aplysiidae

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PublishedMay 22, 2011

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