Aplysia

• California Seahare Aplysia californica

  This sea hare lives from the California coast to the Gulf of California. Its color varies with the algae it eats.

• Large-spotted Sea Hare Aplysia dactylomela

  The body is long, with broad side flaps that cover much of the back. Its rhinophores are rolled, and the greenish-brown body has large dark rings and dark net-like lines. It releases purple ink when disturbed and individuals mate in chains. It occurs on algae and algae-covered reefs.