Biology:Hydromyles globulosus
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Heterobranchia |
| Clade: | Euopisthobranchia |
| Order: | Pteropoda |
| Family: | Hydromylidae |
| Genus: | Hydromyles |
| Species: | H. globulosus
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| Binomial name | |
| Hydromyles globulosus Rang, 1825
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Hydromyles globulosus is the only species of sea slug in the family Hydromylidae.[2] It is commonly found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean.[3][4] The species is pelagic, carnivorous and viviparous.[3][5] They are unique among sea angels in that they brood their young.[4] Their young develop within the body of their mother, and emerge as juveniles.[3][4] They are capable of producing an ink-like substance, which the release if disturbed.[4]
Appearance
H. globulosus has an unusual appearance; it has a distinct head an trunk and very long tentacles.[4] H. globulosus is bright orange or yellow in colour. Besides tentacles, it has two "wings".[3]
Distribution and ecology
H. globulosus is found in the eastern Indo-Pacific Ocean, but its range is strongly influenced by currents.[3] It is frequently found in large numbers.[3][4]
In popular culture
The species was featured in the 2009 video game Endless Ocean 2.[6][7]
External links
References
- ↑ MolluscaBase eds. (2022). MolluscaBase. Hydromyles globulosus (Rang, 1825). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=719622 on 2022-09-13
- ↑ "Report: Hydromyles globulosus". ITIS. https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=78117#null.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Marine Species Identification Portal : Hydromyles globulosa". https://pelagic-molluscs.linnaeus.naturalis.nl/linnaeus_ng/app/views/species/nsr_taxon.php?id=116561&cat=TAB_DESCRIPTION&epi=169.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Torres, Joseph J.; Bailey, Thomas G. (2022-01-14) (in en). Life in the Open Ocean: The Biology of Pelagic Species. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-119-84031-2. https://books.google.com/books?id=jFlZEAAAQBAJ&dq=Hydromyles+globulosus&pg=PA513.
- ↑ "Hydromyles Gistel 1848 - Encyclopedia of Life". https://eol.org/pages/46448591.
- ↑ "Endless Ocean 2 - Other Fauna & Legends" (in en). https://www.sporcle.com/games/Wedgewes/eo_ofl.
- ↑ "Nighttime in "Endless Ocean: Blue World" Quiz | 10 Questions - Chickgolden" (in vi). 2022-07-23. https://chickgolden.com/how-to-get-hydra-coin-endless-ocean-2-1658591074.
Wikidata ☰ Q3731654 entry
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