Image of Aplysia extraordinaria (Allan 1932)
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When initially seen by super spotter @rongoa it looked like a floating flatworm from the top, but once looking at it from under the water it revealed itself as a sea hare. When not stretched out it is about 60mm in length. I think it is the Aplysia juliana as Aplysia juliana is also unusual in that the posterior end of the foot can form a temporary sucker. (ref http://www.seaslugforum.net/aplyjuli.htm) A video of how it moves can be seen here and I think the sucker foot is in action - but then again I could be wrong! *LOL* http://www.hendersonbay.co.nz/seahares-or-sea-slugs-of-henderson-bay/
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