Anoplodactylus [Anoplodactylus]

Description

Anoplodactylus is a genus of sea spiders characterized by their elongated bodies and slender legs. Members of this genus are found in a variety of marine environments, from shallow waters to the deep sea. They are predators or scavengers, feeding on small invertebrates. The genus is distinguished by specific morphological features, including the structure of their chelifores (claw-like appendages) and ovigers (leg-like appendages used in males for carrying eggs).

Species
Pygmy Sea Spider
Pygmy Sea Spider [Anoplodactylus pygmaeus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
Order Pantopoda
Pantopoda
Family Sea Spiders
Phoxichilidiidae
Statistics
  • Species 1