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Revision as of 14:33, 4 March 2009

Armina semperi
Scientific classification
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Suborder:
Arminina
Superfamily:
Euarminoidea
Family:
Genus:
Armina
Species:
Armina semperi

Armina semperi is a species of sea slug, a nudibranch, a marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusk in the family Arminidae.

Description

This species can be identified by the thin black and white ridges that run longitudinally down its back. The animal has a characteristic light-blue foot rimmed in yellow-orange, with a matching oral veil. [1]

Members of this species are generally between 2-6 centimeters long, with narrow bodies.

Life habits

Individuals of Armina semperi are more likely to be active at night.

They generally eat soft corals and sea pens. [2]

A picture of Armina semperi can be viewed on the online "Sea Slug Forum" website.[3]

Also see

Armina
Armina neapolitana

References

  • SeaSlug Forum, image of live specimen at: [1]
  • Taxonomy at: [2]