tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624052548989371934.post2856086895260018742..comments2024-02-12T00:13:21.122-08:00Comments on Adventures of Luck of a Fool: April 3 & 4. 2014 Shopping and final projectssvluckofafoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519930662158602878noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2624052548989371934.post-90725442361301838762014-04-22T08:14:14.087-07:002014-04-22T08:14:14.087-07:00I had to do a little research. It is NOT a squid, ...I had to do a little research. It is NOT a squid, it is a Aplysiomorpha, commonly known as sea hares. Per Wikipedia-The name derives from their rounded shape and from the two long rhinophores that project upwards from their heads and that somewhat resemble the ears of a hare. Their color corresponds with the color of the seaweed they eat: red sea hares have been feeding on red seaweed. This camouflages them from predators. When disturbed, a sea hare can release ink from its ink glands, providing a potent deterrent to predators. This release acts as a smoke screen, while at the same time, adversely affecting the smell sensors of their predators. In a small environment, this ink could be toxic to the inhabitants. The color of the ink is white, purple or reddish, depending on the color of the pigments in their seaweed food source. Their skin contains a similar toxin that renders sea hares largely inedible to many predators. Learned something new today, I love it. Wish I could have been there to see them with you!!!<br />CherylAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273008154986165705noreply@blogger.com