Hydromyles globulosus

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[1]
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.[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]

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. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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 & 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.