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]
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Scientific classification 
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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
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| Hydromyles globulosus (Rang, 1825)
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Appearance
editH. 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
editH. 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]
In popular culture
editThe species was featured in the 2009 video game Endless Ocean 2.[6][7]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Hydromyles globulosus (Rang, 1825)
- ^ "Report: Hydromyles globulosus". ITIS. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Hydromyles Gistel 1848 - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
- ^ "Endless Ocean 2 - Other Fauna & Legends". sporcle.com. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ^ "Nighttime in "Endless Ocean: Blue World" Quiz | 10 Questions - Chickgolden". chickgolden.com (in Vietnamese). 2022-07-23. Retrieved 2022-09-14.