Aplysiida is an order of medium-sized to very large sea slugs, also known as sea hares, within the subclass Opisthobranchia of the class Gastropoda. The order contains about 50 species in five families. Aplysiida are herbivores, feeding on algae and seagrass. Some species can grow to be quite large, reaching lengths of over a foot.
Members of the order Aplysiida are commonly known as sea hares, due to their resemblance to the head and ears of a hare. Some species are also referred to as black sea hares or white sea hares based on their coloration.
Aplysiida have a number of distinctive characteristics, including:
Aplysiida are found in a variety of marine environments, including:
For more information on Aplysiida, please refer to the following resources:
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