Austrophoxus [Austrophoxus]

Description

Austrophoxus is a genus of sea spiders endemic to the Southern Ocean, including areas around Antarctica. These organisms are adapted to cold-water habitats and exhibit several unique features, such as increased body size and a thickened integument, which may serve as adaptations to their extreme environment. Austrophoxus species are important predators in their ecosystem, feeding on a variety of invertebrates. Their life history and ecological roles in Antarctic marine systems are of significant interest to biologists.

Species

Southern Fox Whelk [Austrophoxus antarcticus]

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