Order Pycnogonida (Noun)
Meaning
Sea spiders.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Pycnogonida is a group of marine arthropods commonly referred to as sea spiders due to their eight-leg-like appendages.
- Some species within the order Pycnogonida are known for their brightly colored bodies, making them distinctive among other sea creatures.
- The name "sea spider" often leads people to believe that the order Pycnogonida is more closely related to arachnids than it actually is.
- Sea spiders, which belong to the order Pycnogonida, use four of their eight appendages for sensory purposes and the remaining four as legs.
- Each species within the order Pycnogonida shares the characteristic of having no chewing mouthparts or eyes.