Achelia [Achelia]

Description

Achelia is a genus within the Ammotheidae family, known for its species that inhabit a diverse range of marine environments. These sea spiders exhibit a wide variety of body shapes and sizes, but they typically have a compact body and relatively short legs compared to other genera. Achelia species are often found on or near the sea floor, where they prey on small invertebrates.

Species
Sea Spider
Sea Spider [Achelia echinata]
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Hairy Sea Spider
Hairy Sea Spider [Achelia sawayai]
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Boreal Sea Spider
Boreal Sea Spider [Achelia borealis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
Order Pantopoda
Pantopoda
Family Sea Spiders
Ammotheidae
Statistics
  • Species 3