AnAge entry for Aplysia californica

Classification (HAGRID: 04655)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Mollusca
        Class: Gastropoda
            Order: Anaspidea
                Family: Aplysiidae
                    Genus: Aplysia
Species
Aplysia californica
Common name
California seahare

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
0.6 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1458
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

In captivity, these animals have been found to live up to 228 days. Caloric restriction has been shown to extend lifespan for this species [1458].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
193 days
Male sexual maturity
193 days
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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