Spotted sea hare oozing purplish chemical deterrent ink in a rock pool. Eastern Cape, South Africa (2021). A typical smooth-skinned sea hare with prominent tentacles and ear-like rhinophores. Green-brown, speckled with small, white-centred black spots. Up to 150 mm in length. Common in shallow bays and estuaries. Hides by day and emerges at night to… Continue reading Spotted sea hare (Aplysia oculifera)
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Pygmy seahare (Aplysia parvula)
Pygmy seahare cruising on an algal mat. Old Woman's River, Eastern Cape (2021) - iNaturalist A typical smooth-skinned sea hare with prominent tentacles and ear-like rhinophores. Plain brown or with tiny white dots. About 60 mm in length. Common in shallow bays and estuaries. Hides by day and emerges at night to graze on seaweeds.… Continue reading Pygmy seahare (Aplysia parvula)
