Ammotheidae () |
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reef-associated; marine |
Indo-Pacific: Society Islands. |
Variable number and placement of tubular and pointed spines on the chelifores and legs. No lateral process tubercles or spines; anterolateral corners of the cephalic segment lack any form of small tubercles. |
Most pycnogonids are carnivores feeding on soft-bodied organisms such as hydroids, soft corals, anemones, bryozoans, small polychaetes and sponges. Some consume algae, microorganisms or detritus (Ref. 833). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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