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An Amazing Sea Hare Swimming Gracefully in the Gulf of Mexico | Naples, Florida

Sea hares are not long-eared mammals adapted to live in sea water, but are actually a family of marine snails or sea slugs named for the tentacle-like organs atop their heads that resemble the long ears of a hare. Its simple nervous system structure and physiological features make the sea hare a useful model species in important scientific research related to learning and memory in more complex animals – especially humans!  The sea hare is a marine snail, found in shallow water and occasionally in rockpools on the low shore. They feed on seaweed and it is thought that this is what gives each sea hare its colour, e.g. green sea hares are eating green seaweeds like sea lettuce whilst the reddish-maroon sea hares are eating red seaweeds. Sea hares have an internal shell, which is around 4cm long and transparent. Like sea slugs, the sea hare is a hermaphrodite and they sometimes mate in chains, with an individual acting as both male and female. They lay eggs in long pink threads, which are deposited on seaweed and look a bit like pink spaghetti. If you enjoy Robb's photos and videos, tips are always appreciated. Gratuities can be sent directly to Robb via his PayPal account @ http://paypal.me/robbstan. Thank you for your support and God bless.