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Phoxichilidium femoratum: Sea spider– The Race Rocks Taxonomy

Posted on Saturday,October 15, 2005 by Garry Fletcher

 

pycnogonidLaura Verhegge in October 2005, collected two of these specimens while taking samples of invertebrates in the area where the tidal current turbine generator is to be installed. The diameter including legs is about 1cm. Note the short stubb as it should have 8 legs.  This video was taken with a microphotography apparatus. They were both found at 20 metres depth in association with the hydroids and the club tunicates.

 

Classification adapted from Animal Diversity Web:
Kingdom Animalia
  • Eumetazoametazoans
      • Protostomia protostomes
        • Ecdysozoa
          • Arthropoda
            • Chelicerata spiders, (mites, scorpions, and relatives)
              • Class Pycnogonida
                • Order Not assigned
                  • Family Phoxichilidiidae
                    • Genus Phoxichilidium
                      • Species femoratum

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This file is provided as part of a collaborative effort by the students, faculty, staff and volunteers  of Lester B. Pearson College. 2006, Garry Fletcher

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