Armina scotti
Species of sea slug
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Armina scotti is a species of sea slug, a nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Arminidae.[1]
| Armina scotti | |
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| Live specimen of Armina scotti | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Order: | Nudibranchia |
| Suborder: | Arminacea |
| Family: | Arminidae |
| Genus: | Armina |
| Species: | A. scotti |
| Binomial name | |
| Armina scotti Mehrotra, Caballer & Chavanich, 2017 | |
Description
Armina scotti have a black dorsum with yellow ridges, and typically have three yellow blotch-like spots on their exterior.[2] They have a blue and yellow submarginal band, and a yellow and black striped appearance. They are approximately 35 mm (1.4 in) in length.[3] They contain up to four rows of teeth.[4]
Distribution
Armina scotti have been found in Thailand, Philippines, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.[4]
Discovery
Conservation
Coral Reefs of Koh Tao, Thailand are home to a wide biodiversity of sea slugs. Reefs in Koh Tao are threatened by coral bleaching, reef tourism, and anthropogenic pollutants.[6]