Humped Sea Spider [Nymphon hirtipes]
Description
Nymphon hirtipes is a species of sea spider found in the northeast Atlantic Ocean. They are characterized by their humped body shape and hairy legs. They are predominantly found in deep-sea habitats and are known to feed on soft corals and other small invertebrates.
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
Nymphonidae
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| Genus |
Nymphon
Nymphon
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