Biology:Hydromyles globulosus

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Short description: Only species in the gastropod family Hydromylidae

Hydromyles globulosus
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Heterobranchia
Clade: Euopisthobranchia
Order: Pteropoda
Family: Hydromylidae
Genus: Hydromyles
Species:
H. globulosus
Binomial name
Hydromyles globulosus
Rang, 1825
Synonyms[1]

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

Wikidata ☰ Q3731654 entry