Spotted Sea Spider [Histodermella maculata]
Description
Histodermella maculata, known commonly as the Spotted Sea Spider, is a species of sea spider that inhabits deep-sea environments. They are typically found in the Atlantic Ocean. They are characterized by their spotted appearance and relatively large body size. They are carnivorous and prey on other marine invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Axinellida
Axinellida
|
| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
| Genus |
Histodermella
Histodermella
|