Svensk definition
En mollusk av underklassen Opisthobranchia (gastropoder) av ordningen Anaspidea. Den används ofta för studier av nervsystemets utveckling pga sina stora och lätt igenkännbara nervceller.
Aplysia
Aplysia
Engelsk definition
An opisthobranch mollusk of the order Anaspidea. It is used frequently in studies of nervous system development because of its large identifiable neurons. Aplysiatoxin and its derivatives are not biosynthesized by Aplysia, but acquired by ingestion of Lyngbya (seaweed) species.
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
Aplysias