Colossendeis
Sign in to saveColossendeis is a genus of sea spider (class Pycnogonida) belonging to the family Colossendeidae. These sea spiders are typically found in the deep sea. This genus includes the largest pycnogonids, with leg spans frequently ranging from 40 to 50 cm (16-20 in). The largest sea spider, Colossendeis colossea, can reach a leg span of 70 cm (28 in). This genus also includes some bioluminescent sea spiders.
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GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassPycnogonida
- OrderPantopoda
- FamilyColossendeidae
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Colossendeis is a genus of sea spider (class Pycnogonida) belonging to the family Colossendeidae. These sea spiders are typically found in the deep sea. This genus includes the largest pycnogonids, with leg spans frequently ranging from 40 to 50 cm (16-20 in). The largest sea spider, Colossendeis colossea, can reach a leg span of 70 cm (28 in). This genus also includes some bioluminescent sea spiders.
== Description == Sea spiders in this genus feature an unsegmented trunk, a low ocular tubercle, and a well-developed abdomen. Chelifores are absent in adults. The palps and ovigers touch at their bases, and the strigilis is tightly curved with a strong terminal claw. Species in this genus have only four pairs of legs. The ventral surface of the second most proximal article (second coxa) of some or all of these legs features tiny genital pores.