Hydromyles globulosus

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Hydromyles globulosus
File:Hydromyles globulosa.jpeg
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Clade: Euopisthobranchia
Order: Pteropoda
Family: Hydromylidae
Genus: Hydromyles
Gistel, 1848
Species:
H. globulosus
Binomial name
Hydromyles globulosus
(Rang, 1825)
Synonyms[1]
List
  • Genus:
  • Psyche Rang, 1825 (Preocc.)
  • Euribia Rang, 1827 (Preocc.)
  • Anopsia Gistel, 1848
  • Philopseudes Gistel, 1848
  • Halopsyche Keferstein, 1862
  • Theceuribia Keferstein, 1862
  • Halopsyche A. E. Verrill, 1880
  • Verrillopsyche Cossmann, 1900
  • Species:
  • Psyche globulosa Rang, 1825
  • Anopsia gaudichaudi (Gray, 1850)
  • Euribia gaudichaudi Gray, 1850
  • Euribia gaudichaudii (Missp.)
  • Euribia globulosa (Rang, 1825)
  • Eurybia gaudichaudi (Gray, 1850)
  • Halopsyche gaudichaudi (Gray, 1850)
  • Halopsyche gaudichaudii (Missp.)
  • Halopsyche globulosa (Rang, 1825)
  • Hydromyles gaudichaudii (Gray, 1850)
  • Hydromyles globulosa (Missp.)
  • Theceurybia gaudichaudii (Missp.)

Hydromyles globulosus is the only species of sea slug in the genus Hydromyles, and the only member of 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 they release if disturbed.[4]

Appearance

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H. globulosus has a distinct head, round body, and long tentacles.[4] The body is translucent but the internal organs are bright orange or yellow in colour. Besides tentacles, it has two "wings" derived from its modified foot.[3]

Distribution and ecology

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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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The species was featured in the 2009 video game Endless Ocean 2.[6][7]

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References

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