Aplysiidae is the only family in the superfamily Aplysioidea, within the clade Anaspidea. These animals are commonly called sea hares because, unlike most sea slugs, … আরও দেখুন

Some species spout ink when disturbed or attacked, and they may also swim (rather than crawl) away, using their broad wing-like flaps or আরও দেখুন

Predators include pycnogonid sea spiders, wrasses and sea turtles. আরও দেখুন

A 2004 study has shown that Aplysiidae is a monophyletic taxon with two distinct clades: Aplysiinae and Dolabellinae + Dolabriferinae + Notarchinae.
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Members of the Aplysiidae have an atrophied inner shell (in contrast with the nudibranchs, which have no shell at all). In Aplysia and … আরও দেখুন

Sea hares are hermaphrodites, with fully functional male and female reproductive organs. The penis is on the right side of the head while the আরও দেখুন

Following the lead of Ladislav Tauc and his pupil Eric R. Kandel, Aplysia has been studied as a model organism by neurobiologists, because its gill and siphon withdrawal reflex, … আরও দেখুন