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The common name of Aplysia is

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Sea-mouse
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Sea-hare
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Sea-horse
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Sea-fan
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Solution

The correct option is B Sea-hare
The scientific name of sea mouse is Aphrodita.
The scientific name of sea horse is Hippocampus.
The scientific name of sea fan is Gorgonia.
Aplysiais commonly known as 'Sea Hare'. They have long tentacles which appears like the ears of a rabbit and hence, they are called as sea hare. The body of the animal is formed of speckles and patterns. They have rhinophores which are specialized structures used for olfaction or smell. They release a dye which helps in attacking the fish. They have large parapodial flaps which have brown coloured edge. These flaps cover the mantle cavity.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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