Spotted Pycnogonid [Achelia neotropica]
Description
The Achelia neotropica, or Spotted Pycnogonid, is a species of sea spider found in the waters around Central America. It is known for its spotted body and long, slender legs. This species subsists mainly on soft-bodied invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
|
| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
|
| Family |
Sea Spiders
Nymphonidae
|
| Genus |
Achelia
Achelia
|