Discorhabdella Sea Spider [Discorhabdella oceanica]
Description
Discorhabdella oceanica, commonly known as the Discorhabdella Sea Spider, is a marine species that inhabits the ocean floor. It has a small, thin body and long, slender legs. This species feeds on small invertebrates and detritus. Notable for their peculiar walking behavior, these creatures use their legs to probe the seafloor for food.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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| Family |
Crambeidae
Crambeidae
|
| Genus |
Discorhabdella
Discorhabdella
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