Spiny Pycnogonid [Parapallene spinicarpa]
Description
The Spiny Pycnogonid is a marine arthropod that resides in the Southern Ocean. It is known for its distinctive spiny appearance and long, slender legs. This species is commonly found on sponges and bryozoans and is considered a generalist predator, feeding on a variety of small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
|
| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
|
| Family |
Sea Spiders
Callipallenidae
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| Genus |
Parapallene
Parapallene
|