Southern Sea Spider [Ammothea carolinensis]
Description
A species of sea spider native to the Southern Ocean. They are known to inhabit depths of over 1000 meters. Their body, not including legs, can measure up to 2 cm, and their legs can be up to 6 cm long. The body is ovate and elongated. They exhibit sexual dimorphism, with males having specialized legs for carrying fertilized eggs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
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| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
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| Family |
Sea Spiders
Ammotheidae
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| Genus |
Ammothea
Ammothea
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