Achelia [Achelia]

Description

Achelia is a genus of sea spiders characterized by their slender bodies and relatively simple morphology compared to other genera in the family. These sea spiders are found in a variety of marine habitats, from shallow waters to the deep sea. Achelia species are known for their feeding habits on cnidarians and other small marine organisms, using their long proboscis to extract nutrients.

Species

Webbed Pycnogonid [Achelia laevis]

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Slender Pycnogonid [Achelia longipes]

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Spotted Pycnogonid [Achelia neotropica]

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Taxonomy