Armina semperi

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Species of gastropod

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::summary Species of gastropod ::

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

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.

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.

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

References

References

  1. 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
  2. "The Sea Slug Forum - Armina semperi".
  3. "Semper's armina nudibranch (Arminia semperi)".

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