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Aplysia depilans
Redish sea hare with light markings/blotches all over the body, about 4.5 cm
tidal pools hiding in rocks, São Pedro do Estoril beach
Found eating algae Ulva. Can anyone confirm the id? "Vinagreira" ou "lebre-do-mar"
Spotted on Jul 25, 2013
Submitted on Jul 26, 2013
7 Comments
LOL! :-) I wonder if they put them on their heads for a while??...
In any case, nice spotting ;-)
Well according to wikipedia it's a myth between sailors that the sea hare caused hair loss :)
I am very intrigued about the name Madalena? do you know why did they call it "depilatory"?
thanks Pedro, i think so too
More people should definitely check this spotting. So intriguing and unique!
thanks Pedro! he sure is
This is such an exquisite animal! Beautiful colours and pattern, I love it.