The Atlantic Black Sea Hare

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The Atlantic Black Sea Hare (Aplysia punctata) is a large sea slug species belonging to the mollusk class Gastropoda. Found primarily in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, this marine gastropod is known for its distinctive dark coloration and soft, elongated body. The Atlantic Black Sea Hare is a herbivore, primarily feeding on algae, and plays a role in its ecosystem by contributing to the control of algal growth. Like other members of its family, it has the ability to release a purple ink as a defense mechanism when threatened.