Black Velvet Batwing Slug [Siphopteron nigromarginatum]
Description
The Black Velvet Batwing Slug, scientifically known as Siphopteron nigromarginatum, is a species of sea slug, a shell-less marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusk in the family Gastropteridae. This species has a dark black body and a white underside, giving it the appearance of a bat's wing. It can be found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in shallow reef habitats. It is known for its peculiar mating behavior, where both partners simultaneously inject each other with a 'love dart'.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Aglajoid
Aglajoid
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| Family |
Gastropterids
Gastropteridae
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| Genus |
Batwing Slug
Sagaminopteron
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