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Aplysia dactylomela
from the Bahamas
March 1, 2004
From: David Behr |
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I photographed this species on Feb 21, It was in shallow
water on the flats off the Bahama Island of Abaco. I
probably shouldn't have picked it up right? - I was gentle
and took the pictures located here:
Can somebody help me identify this?
David Behr
metal_gearman@yahoo.com.
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Dear David,
I am sure it didn't mind you gently picking it up. This is a
type of sea slug which is usually called a
Sea Hare.
This species,
Aplysia dactylomela, is found worldwide and usually
has these black rings. Slugs are snails which have lost
their shells. The part I have circled in your lower photo is
the mantle. Inside it is all that is left of its shell - a
thin flattened fragile plate. Have a look at the
Sea
Hare
shell Page for some photos
Best wishes
Bill Rudman
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