Ammothea [Ammothea]

Description

Ammothea is a genus of sea spiders in the family Ammotheidae, characterized by a slender body and long, thin legs. These marine arthropods are found in a variety of ocean habitats, from shallow waters to deep-sea environments. They are notable for their peculiar method of carrying eggs, which the males do by attaching them to specialized appendages.

Species

Southern Sea Spider [Ammothea carolinensis]

View Details

Antarctic Sea Spider [Ammothea glacialis]

View Details

Striped Sea Spider [Ammothea striata]

View Details

Taxonomy