North Sea Spider [Pentanymphon thalassophilum]
Description
The North Sea Spider is a species found in the northern Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the North Sea. It is similar in size to P. australe, but its coloration is lighter, usually a light brown or tan. It is a benthic species, found at depths of up to 200 m, where it feeds on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
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| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
|
| Family |
Sea Spiders
Phoxichilidiidae
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| Genus |
Pentanymphon
Pentanymphon
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