Large Sea Spider [Nymphon grossipes]
Description
Nymphon grossipes is a large species of sea spider found in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. They have a large body and legs, with a body length of up to 15 cm. They are typically 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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