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Hydromyles globulosus

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Only species in the gastropod family Hydromylidae

Hydromyles globulosus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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
List
  • 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. It is commonly found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. The species is pelagic, carnivorous and viviparous. They are unique among sea angels in that they brood their young. Their young develop within the body of their mother, and emerge as juveniles. They are capable of producing an ink-like substance, which the release if disturbed.

Appearance

H. globulosus has a distinct head, round body, and long tentacles. 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.

Distribution and ecology

H. globulosus is found in the eastern Indo-Pacific Ocean, but its range is strongly influenced by currents. It is frequently found in large numbers.

In popular culture

The species was featured in the 2009 video game Endless Ocean 2.

External links

References

  1. Hydromyles globulosus (Rang, 1825)
  2. "Report: Hydromyles globulosus". ITIS. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  3. ^ "Marine Species Identification Portal : Hydromyles globulosa". species-identification.org. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  4. ^ Torres, Joseph J.; Bailey, Thomas G. (2022-01-14). Life in the Open Ocean: The Biology of Pelagic Species. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-119-84031-2.
  5. "Hydromyles Gistel 1848 - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  6. "Endless Ocean 2 - Other Fauna & Legends". sporcle.com. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  7. "Nighttime in "Endless Ocean: Blue World" Quiz | 10 Questions - Chickgolden". chickgolden.com (in Vietnamese). 2022-07-23. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
Taxon identifiers
Hydromyles globulosus
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