Pallene testudinaria [Pallene testudinaria]
Description
Pallene testudinaria is a marine spider species that can be found in the waters of the Indian Ocean, specifically around the islands of Indonesia. This species has a unique shell-like structure on its back that provides it with protection from predators. Pallene testudinaria typically inhabits reefs and other hard substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
|
| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
|
| Family |
Sea Spiders
Callipallenidae
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| Genus |
Pallene
Pallene
|