Spiny Bristle Star [Amphipallene spinifera]
Description
The Spiny Bristle Star is a marine species primarily found in the deep waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. The species is notable for its spiny arms which are covered with numerous, short bristles. It lives at depths ranging from 500 to 2000 meters and feeds on detritus and small organisms.
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
Ammotheidae
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| Genus |
Amphipallene
Amphipallene
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