Armina semperi
| Armina semperi | |
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| (unranked): | clade Heterobranchia
clade Euthyneura |
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| Species: | A. semperi
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| Armina semperi (Bergh, 1861)
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Pleurophyllidia semperi Bergh, 1861 (basionym) | |
Armina semperi is a species of sea slug, a nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Arminidae.[1]
There is one variety Armina semperi var. erythraea Pruvot-Fol, 1933
Description
This species can be identified by the thin black and white ridges that run longitudinally down its back. The animal also has a characteristic light-blue foot rimmed in yellow-orange, with a matching oral veil.[2]
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.[3]
A picture of Armina semperi can be viewed on the online "Sea Slug Forum" website.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Bouchet, P. (2011). Armina semperi (Bergh, 1861). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=558923 on 2012-04-15
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/mollusca/slugs/nudibranchia/semperi.htm