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]
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 ecologyedit
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]
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hydromyles, globulosus, only, species, slug, family, hydromylidae, commonly, found, indo, pacific, ocean, species, pelagic, carnivorous, viviparous, they, unique, among, angels, that, they, brood, their, young, their, young, develop, within, body, their, mothe. 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 Hydromyles globulosusScientific classificationDomain EukaryotaKingdom AnimaliaPhylum MolluscaClass GastropodaSubclass HeterobranchiaClade EuopisthobranchiaOrder PteropodaFamily HydromylidaeGenus HydromylesSpecies H globulosusBinomial nameHydromyles globulosusRang 1825Synonyms 1 List Psyche globulosa original combination Anopsia gaudichaudi Pruvot Fol 1926 Anopsia gaudichaudii Minichev 1963 Cymbulia norfolkensis Quoy and Gaimard 1832 Cymodocea diaphana nom nud d Orbigny 1840 Euribia gaudichaudi Troschel 1856 Euribia gaudichaudii Souleyet 1852 Euribia globulosa Souleyet 1852 Euribia hemispherica Rang 1827 Euribia norfolkensis Souleyet 1852 Eurybia Psyche globulosa Woodward 1880 Eurybia gaudichaudi Woodward 1854 Eurybia hemispherica Guerin Meneville 1844 Halopsyche gaudichaudi Pelseneer 1887 Halopsyche gaudichaudii Boas 1886 Halopsyche globulosa Johnson 1934 Psyche globulosa Rang 1825 Theceurybia gaudichaudii Keferstein 1862 Theceurybia norfolkensis Lankester 1883 Hydromyles gaudichaudii Lalli and Gilmer 1989 Contents 1 Appearance 2 Distribution and ecology 3 In popular culture 4 External links 5 ReferencesAppearance editH 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 editH 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 editThe species was featured in the 2009 video game Endless Ocean 2 6 7 External links editMedia includes distribution map Pelagic Molluscs 2 0References edit MolluscaBase eds 2022 MolluscaBase Hydromyles globulosus Rang 1825 Accessed through World Register of Marine Species at https www marinespecies org aphia php p taxdetails amp id 719622 on 2022 09 13 Report Hydromyles globulosus ITIS Retrieved 2022 09 14 a b c d e f Marine Species Identification Portal Hydromyles globulosa species identification org Archived from the original on 1 April 2023 Retrieved 2022 09 14 a b c d e f Torres Joseph J Bailey Thomas G 2022 01 14 Life in the Open Ocean The Biology of Pelagic Species John Wiley amp Sons ISBN 978 1 119 84031 2 Hydromyles Gistel 1848 Encyclopedia of Life eol org Retrieved 2022 09 12 Endless Ocean 2 Other Fauna amp Legends sporcle com Retrieved 2022 09 14 Nighttime in Endless Ocean Blue World Quiz 10 Questions Chickgolden chickgolden com in Vietnamese 2022 07 23 Retrieved 2022 09 14 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hydromyles globulosus amp oldid 1149449205, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
