Why is the Aplysia such a popular animal for single-cell studies of learning?
A. Aplysia have neurons that are virtually identical from one individual to another.
B. Aplysia have greater learning abilities than other invertebrates.
C. Aplysia have short-term learning but not long-term learning.
D. Aplysia have only two neurotransmitters, one excitatory and one inhibitory.
Answer: A
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