Antarctic Pycnogonid [Ammothea antarctica]
Description
Ammothea antarctica, or the Antarctic Pycnogonid, is a species of sea spider native to the Antarctic Ocean. It is known for its robust body and short legs compared to other Pycnogonids. Its common habitats include rocky substrates and algal beds, where it feeds on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
|
| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
|
| Family |
Sea Spiders
Nymphonidae
|
| Genus |
Ammothea
Ammothea
|