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the rock pool covered with algae. There were also the specimen of Padina pavonica from
Phaeophyceae with it. Thus, it can be said that this species inhabits rocky areas abundant with
macro algae.
Spotted sea hare has the ability to transform secondary metabolites from algae into powerful
chemicals. It also has the ability to protect itself against predators due to the efficient chemical
defense. It might accelerate the establishment and expansion of this big sea hare species.

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