Family Pycnogonidae
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Pycnogonida |
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Fresh : No |
Brackish : No |
Marine : Yes |
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Chelifores and Palps: absent in adults. Ovigers: 4-9 segment with large terminal claw present in adults only. Diameter of legs: large in relation to length. Trunk: large in relation to length. Proboscis: stout, never longer than trunk. Female reproductive organ: egg maturation confined in the trunk not in legs. Genital openings: only present in 2nd coxae of lst pair of legs. Body surface: mostly warty apperance. |
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Marine |
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