Aplysia

/əˈplɪʒə/ noun

A genus of large sea slugs or sea hares, marine gastropods known for their ability to release ink clouds for defense.

From Greek 'aplystos' (unwashed, unclean, hard to clean). The name derives from the creature's habit of releasing dark clouds of ink, alluding to something not easily washed away.

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