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Aplysia

Aplysia

9.9
A large sea slug that is called a sea hare
  • noun
  • /əˈplɪziə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Aplysia is known for its vibrant colors.

Examples

  • Researchers observed the defensive response of Aplysia when touched.

  • The neuroscience experiment used Aplysia to study simple forms of learning.

  • Many marine biologists are familiar with the life cycle of Aplysia species.

  • I saw an Aplysia during my dive last weekend.

  • The marine biologist studied the behavior of Aplysia in their natural habitat.

  • In an aquarium, you can often spot Aplysia gliding over rocks and plants.

  • The recent research focused on the diet of Aplysia, a fascinating genus of sea slugs.

Synonyms

sea hare
vsAplysia
  • Specialized
9.1

A large soft sea animal like a slug that can release purple ink when scared

is the specific genus within that family rather than a broad common name

Compounds

Aplysia punctata
  • Specialized
9.9

A soft sea slug with two pairs of ear-like tentacles that eats seaweed and can release purple ink

Surface Forms

Aplysia singular
Aplysias plural

Etymology

The word Aplysia comes from a Greek name for sea creatures whose English name is 'sea hare' because their two front tentacles look like rabbit ears. So, Aplysia is the scientific name for a large sea slug, which is why scientists use it for these animals in research.