Biology:Pneumodermopsis spoeli
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Short description: Species of mollusc
| Pneumodermopsis spoeli | |
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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: | Pneumodermatidae |
| Genus: | Pneumodermopsis |
| Species: | P. spoeli
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| Binomial name | |
| Pneumodermopsis spoeli Newman, L. and Greenwood, J. G., 1988
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Pneumodermopsis spoeli is a species of sea angel, a type of small sea snail of sorts, primarily found in deep, cool oceans.[1]
Description
The animal is approximately 2–4 cm in size. It composes of translucent 'wings' as well as tentacles inside of its head. The bottom part of its body is curled and has a 'veil' of sorts at the rear.[2]
Distribution
In the northern hemisphere, pneudomodermopsis spoeli has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as northern European seas.[3] Very few are known to exist. They have been also observed in the southern hemisphere, predominantly in the great barrier reef (Australia ).[4]
References
- ↑ "Molluscabase - Pneumodermopsis spoeli Newman & Greenwood, 1988". https://www.molluscabase.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=870933.
- ↑ "GROC / Guide of species / Pneumodermopsis sp" (in en). https://opistobranquis.org/en/guia/358.
- ↑ "GROC / Guide of species / Pneumodermopsis sp" (in en). https://opistobranquis.org/en/guia/358.
- ↑ "Pneumodermopsis spoeli Newman & Greenwood 1988 - Encyclopedia of Life". https://eol.org/pages/46448539.
External links
- Newman, L.; Greenwood, J. G. (1988). A new species of Gymnosome, Pneumodermopsis spoeli (Gastropoda; Opisthobranchia), from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Veliger. 31(1/2):75-79.
- Spoel, S. van der; Newman, L. J. & Estep, K. W. Pelagic Molluscs. in: Marine Species Identification Portal
Wikidata ☰ Q61696882 entry
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