Effect of secretions on Aplysia
June 22, 2002
From: Stephen Hoskins
Dear Bill,
Has any research been carried out upon the effects of ink, mucous, or opaline secretions on Sea Hares themselves?
Stephen.
SRH@4TheNet.co.uk
Hoskins, S., 2002 (Jun 22) Effect of secretions on Aplysia. [Message in] Sea Slug Forum. Australian Museum, Sydney. Available from http://www.seaslugforum.net/find/7335Dear Stephen,
The short answer is I don't think so. Have a look at the list of references on chemical defence. A number refer directly to these secretions. As far as I can recall none of these secretions have been shown to directly deter other animals [of the same species or not] in 'normal' circumstances. If anyone has information to the contrary it would be very welcome.
Best wishes,
Bill Rudman.
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