Cilunculus [Cilunculus]

Description

The genus Cilunculus, belonging to the family Ammotheidae, consists of sea spiders that are typically found in muddy or sandy substrates in marine environments. These creatures are characterized by their small size and the presence of distinctive spines or projections on their bodies, which they likely use for defense and deterring predators. Cilunculus species play a role in the benthic ecosystem by preying on micro-organisms and detritus.

Species
Smoothhead sculpin
Smoothhead sculpin [Cilunculus smoothheadi]
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Spotfin sculpin
Spotfin sculpin [Cilunculus spotfini]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
Order Pantopoda
Pantopoda
Family Sea Spiders
Ammotheidae
Statistics
  • Species 2