Armina semperi

Armina semperi is a species of sea slug, a nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Arminidae.[1]

Armina semperi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Mollusca
Class:
Gastropoda
(unranked):
clade Heterobranchia
clade Euthyneura
clade Nudipleura
clade Nudibranchia
clade Dexiarchia
clade Cladobranchia
clade Euarminida
Superfamily:
Arminoidea
Family:
Arminidae
Genus:
Armina
Species:
A. semperi
Binomial name
Armina semperi
(Bergh, 1861)
Synonyms[1]

Pleurophyllidia semperi Bergh, 1861 (basionym)

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
  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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2008-12-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/mollusca/slugs/nudibranchia/semperi.htm
  • SeaSlug Forum, image of live specimen at:
  • Taxonomy at:
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