Giant Pycnogonid [Ammothea gigantea]
Description
Ammothea gigantea, also known as the Giant Pycnogonid, is a sea spider species native to the deep sea. It is one of the largest known species in the genus Ammothea. Its large size, paired with its striking, long legs, makes this species quite distinctive. The Giant Pycnogonid is a deep-sea dweller, typically found at depths of over 1000 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
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| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
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| Family |
Sea Spiders
Nymphonidae
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| Genus |
Ammothea
Ammothea
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