Pallenella opisthobranchialis [Pallenella opisthobranchialis]
Description
Pallenella opisthobranchialis is a sea spider species found in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. This species is unique for its preference for soft-bodied sea slugs as their primary habitat, hence the name 'opisthobranchialis', referring to a group of sea slugs. They are small and have a body shape typical of sea spiders, with a small body and long, thin legs.
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
Callipallenidae
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| Genus |
Pallenella
Pallenella
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