Sea Spiders [Nymphonidae]

Description

Nymphonidae is the largest family within the order Pantopoda, both in terms of species diversity and geographical distribution. These sea spiders are characterized by their long legs in relation to their body size, and a distinct segmentation of the abdomen. Nymphonidae species are found in a variety of marine environments, from polar regions to tropical seas, and from shallow waters to the deep sea. They feed on a variety of invertebrates, using their proboscis to extract nutrients.

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