Aplysia (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Aplysiidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Aplysia is a type genus of the family Aplysiidae, commonly known as sea hares or sea slugs, due to their ear or hare-like external body parts.
- Several species within the genus Aplysia have been extensively studied for their unusual behavior and cognitive abilities.
- The genus Aplysia was first described by Linnaeus in 1767 and since then many species have been discovered.
- Aplysia californica is one of the most studied species within the genus and is often used as a model organism in scientific research.
- Research has shown that Aplysia has a relatively simple but complex brain compared to other mollusks, with a large proportion of its neurons found in its cerebral ganglia.