Bristle Sea Star [Amphipallene longiradiata]
Description
The Bristle Sea Star is a marine species that typically resides in the deep sea, often found at depths of up to 1000 meters. It's known for its long, slender arms covered with numerous bristles, which gives the species its common name. It feeds on detritus and small organisms. The species is predominantly found in the Western Pacific Ocean, particularly around the coasts of Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan.
Taxonomy
| 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
Ammotheidae
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| Genus |
Amphipallene
Amphipallene
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