4 new species of sea slugs found in Vizhinjam, India

Q.  Glossodoris rufomaculatus , Goniobranchus annulatus, Hypselodoris nigrostriata , and Hoplodoris flammea are
- Published on 02 Aug 16

a. Sea Slugs
b. Plants
c. Insects
d. Fishes

ANSWER: Sea Slugs
 
  • Four species of sea slugs never before sighted in India was found at Vizhinjam, India.
  • The four new species of sea slugs, including Glossodoris rufomaculatus , Goniobranchus annulatus, Hypselodoris nigrostriata , and Hoplodoris flammea, were reported from the near-shore rocky reef areas between Kovalam and Mulloor in the Vizhinjam bay.
  • Known scientifically as opisthobranchs, sea slugs are the most colourful marine animals mostly found in reef-associated areas.
  • Unlike other organisms of their phylum Mollusca which possess a hard external skeleton, sea slugs have a rudimentary shell inside or none at all.
  • Several novel medicines, including anticancer drugs have been developed from sea slugs.

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