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family aplysiidae

 

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Noun family aplysiidae has 1 sense
  1. Aplysiidae, family Aplysiidae, Tethyidae, family Tethyidae - sea hares
    --1 is a kind of mollusk family
    --1 is a member of Nudibranchia, order Nudibranchia
    --1 has members: Aplysia, genus Aplysia, Tethys, genus Tethus

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Family Aplysiidae

Definition: Family Aplysiidae refers to a family of marine gastropod mollusks commonly known as sea hares. These creatures are characterized by their soft and elongated bodies, large rhinophores, and parapodia-shaped appendages.

Senses/Usages:

  1. Sense: Zoology - The biological family Aplysiidae.
    • Usage: The family Aplysiidae includes various species of sea hares found worldwide.
  2. Sense: Popular - Collective reference to sea hares or related species.
    • Usage: Sea hares belong to the family Aplysiidae, and their unique appearance makes them fascinating creatures to observe in the ocean.
  3. Sense: Local - Referring to a specific genus within the family Aplysiidae.
    • Usage: The local community has recently discovered a new species of Aplysia, a genus within the family Aplysiidae.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Sea hares belong to the family Aplysiidae, which includes species like Aplysia californica and Bursatella leachii.
  2. While snorkeling, we came across a family of Aplysiidae gracefully swimming near the coral reef.
  3. The sea slug we encountered on our dive is a member of the Aplysiidae family.

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