Webbed Pycnogonid [Achelia laevis]
Description
Achelia laevis, also known as the Webbed Pycnogonid, is a species of sea spider. It is characterized by its smooth, webbed body and long, slender legs. It is most commonly found in the North Atlantic Ocean and feeds on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
|
| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
|
| Family |
Sea Spiders
Nymphonidae
|
| Genus |
Achelia
Achelia
|