Slim Sea Spider [Nymphon tenellum]
Description
Nymphon tenellum is a species of sea spider found in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. They have a slim body and legs, with a body length of around 5 cm. They are typically found in shallow waters, but have been found at depths of up to 1000 meters. They feed on a variety of small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| 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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