Pentanymphon [Pentanymphon]

Description

Pentanymphon is a genus within the Phoxichilidiidae family, known for its distinct five-segmented tarsi on each leg. These sea spiders inhabit a range of marine environments and are particularly noted for their small size and the intricate patterns observed on their bodies. They play a role in the marine ecosystem as predators, mainly feeding on small, sessile invertebrates. Their reproductive strategies and development are of interest in studies of arthropod evolution.

Species

North Sea Spider [Pentanymphon thalassophilum]

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