Pneumodermopsis spoeli is a species of sea angel, a type of small sea snail of sorts, primarily found in deep, cool oceans.[1]
| Pneumodermopsis spoeli | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Heterobranchia |
| Clade: | Euopisthobranchia |
| Order: | Pteropoda |
| Family: | Pneumodermatidae |
| Genus: | Pneumodermopsis |
| Species: | P. spoeli
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| Binomial name | |
| Pneumodermopsis spoeli Newman, L. and Greenwood, J. G., 1988
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Description edit
The animal is approximately 2–4 cm in size. It composes of translucent 'wings' as well as tentacles inside of its head. The bottom part of its body is curled and has a 'veil' of sorts at the rear.[2]
Distribution edit
In the northern hemisphere, pneudomodermopsis spoeli has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as northern European seas.[3] Very few are known to exist. They have been also observed in the southern hemisphere, predominantly in the great barrier reef (Australia).[4]
References edit
- ^ "Molluscabase - Pneumodermopsis spoeli Newman & Greenwood, 1988". www.molluscabase.org. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "GROC / Guide of species / Pneumodermopsis sp". opistobranquis.org. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "GROC / Guide of species / Pneumodermopsis sp". opistobranquis.org. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Pneumodermopsis spoeli Newman & Greenwood 1988 - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2023-11-14.