Armina semperi

Armina semperi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Nudibranchia
Suborder: Cladobranchia
Family: Arminidae
Genus: Armina
Species:
A. semperi
Binomial name
Armina semperi
(Bergh, 1861)
Synonyms[1]

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]

References

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ a b "The Sea Slug Forum - Armina semperi". Archived from the original on 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
  3. ^ "Semper's armina nudibranch (Arminia semperi)".
  • SeaSlug Forum, image of live specimen at: [1]
  • Taxonomy at: [2]