Kingdom Animalia Family Arminidae Scientific name Armina semperi Higher classification Armina | Superfamily Arminoidea Genus Armina Phylum Mollusca Rank Species | |
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Similar Nudibranch, Armina, Molluscs, Pierre's armina, Dermatobranchus | ||
Armina semperi mutant nudibranch
Armina semperi is a species of sea slug, a nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Arminidae.
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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
Armina semperi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA