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