Armina semperi explained

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.

External links

Notes and 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. Web site: The Sea Slug Forum - Armina semperi . 2008-12-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071016064822/http://seaslugforum.net/factsheet.cfm?base=armisemp . 2007-10-16 .
  3. Web site: Semper's armina nudibranch (Arminia semperi).