Hydromyles globulosus
Only species in the gastropod family Hydromylidae
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Hydromyles globulosus is the only species of sea slug in the genus Hydromyles, and the only member of the family Hydromylidae.[2] It is commonly found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean.[3][4] The species is pelagic, carnivorous and viviparous.[3][5] They are unique among sea angels in that they brood their young.[4] Their young develop within the body of their mother, and emerge as juveniles.[3][4] They are capable of producing an ink-like substance, which they release if disturbed.[4]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Clade: | Euopisthobranchia |
| Order: | Pteropoda |
| Family: | Hydromylidae |
| Genus: | Hydromyles Gistel, 1848 |
| Species: | H. globulosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Hydromyles globulosus (Rang, 1825) | |
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Appearance
Distribution and ecology
H. globulosus is found in the eastern Indo-Pacific Ocean, but its range is strongly influenced by currents.[3] It is frequently found in large numbers.[3][4]
In popular culture
The species was featured in the 2009 video game Endless Ocean 2.[6][7]