Paranymphon [Paranymphon]

Description

Paranymphon is a genus within the Nymphonidae family, consisting of sea spiders with distinct adaptations to their aquatic habitats. Species of Paranymphon exhibit a range of body sizes and leg lengths, suitable for their predatory lifestyle. They are primarily found in deep-sea environments, where they navigate the complex terrain of the ocean floor to feed on small invertebrates.

Species
Northern Pycnogonid
Northern Pycnogonid [Paranymphon groenlandicum]
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Common Sea Spider
Common Sea Spider [Paranymphon hispidum]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
Order Pantopoda
Pantopoda
Family Sea Spiders
Nymphonidae
Statistics
  • Species 2