Austrodecus [Austrodecus]

Description

Austrodecus is a genus of sea spiders in the family Endeidae, known for their slender bodies and long, spindly legs. These marine arthropods are distributed in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters, often found in benthic zones. They are characterized by their unique body structure adapted to cold-water environments, including a reduced body size and a high surface area to volume ratio which aids in oxygen absorption.

Species

Austrodecus glaciale [Austrodecus glaciale]

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Austrodecus gordonae [Austrodecus gordonae]

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Austrodecus nordenskjoldi [Austrodecus nordenskjoldi]

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Austrodecus kerguelense [Austrodecus kerguelense]

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Taxonomy