Pallene [Pallene]
Description
Pallene is a genus of sea spiders that encompasses species with a wide geographical distribution, found in both shallow and deep-sea habitats around the world. These creatures are recognized by their compact body structure and shorter legs compared to other genera within the Callipallenidae family. Pallene sea spiders are skilled predators and scavengers, feeding on a variety of small marine invertebrates.
Species

Pallene longipes [Pallene longipes]
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Pallene brevirostris [Pallene brevirostris]
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Pallene testudinaria [Pallene testudinaria]
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Pallene irregularis [Pallene irregularis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
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Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
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Family |
Sea Spiders
Callipallenidae
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Statistics
- Species 4