August 22, 2017 1 min read

Sea Hares (APLYSIA JULIANA & APLYSIA KERAUDRENI)

Sea hares come and invade our local dive site Wellers rock throughout the warmer months of the year and then disappear again after laying large egg Masses all over the place. The eggs look like yellow or red 2 minute noodles depending upon the species. They are named after their likeness between a hare with regards to what looks like ears and a curved back, they also eat sea lettuce.

An extended length of 30cm is not uncommon.


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