genus aplysia

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Noun genus aplysia has 1 sense

Aplysia, genus Aplysia, Tethys, genus Tethus - type genus of the family Aplysiidae
--₁ is a kind of mollusk genus
--₁ is a member of Aplysiidae, family Aplysiidae, Tethyidae, family Tethyidae
--₁ has members: sea hare, Aplysia punctata

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Genus Aplysia

Description:

The genus Aplysia is a group of marine gastropods, commonly known as sea hares. They belong to the family Aplysiidae and are characterized by their soft bodies, large parapodia, and ability to release inky substances for defense.

Sense 1 - Popular:

Noun - Sea Hare: A sea mollusk of the genus Aplysia, with a soft body and a pair of large wing-like parapodia.

Example sentence: The sea hare, also known as a marine slug, belongs to the genus Aplysia.

Sense 2 - Local:

Noun - Local Species: Refers to a specific species of sea hare found in a particular area or habitat.

Example sentence: The local species from the genus Aplysia are abundant in the coral reefs of this region.

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