Hydromyles globulosus

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Hydromyles globulosus
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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 [1]
List
  • Genus:
  • PsycheRang, 1825 (Preocc.)
  • EuribiaRang, 1827 (Preocc.)
  • AnopsiaGistel, 1848
  • PhilopseudesGistel, 1848
  • HalopsycheKeferstein, 1862
  • TheceuribiaKeferstein, 1862
  • HalopsycheA. E. Verrill, 1880
  • VerrillopsycheCossmann, 1900
  • Species:
  • Psyche globulosa Rang, 1825
  • Anopsia gaudichaudi(Gray, 1850)
  • Euribia gaudichaudiGray, 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]

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Appearance

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

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]

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

References

  1. Hydromyles globulosus (Rang, 1825)
  2. "Report: Hydromyles globulosus". ITIS. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Marine Species Identification Portal : Hydromyles globulosa". species-identification.org. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.