Aplysia Punctata (Noun)
Meaning
Naked marine gastropod having a soft body with reduced internal shell and two pairs of ear-like tentacles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Aplysia punctata is found in various parts of the world's oceans, from shallow tide pools to greater depths.
- The unique shape of the aplysia punctata allows it to squeeze into small spaces in search of algae to eat.
- Researchers study the aplysia punctata due to its ability to regrow lost body parts, a process known as regeneration.
- Aplysia punctata often features on lists of marine animals capable of producing a foul-smelling liquid to deter predators.
- Aplysia punctata belongs to the phylum Mollusca, a group of invertebrates that also includes clams, oysters, and squids.