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Nymphon signatum

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Nymphon signatum, the scarlet sea spider, is a species of sea spider.

Distribution

This species is endemic to the South African coast and is found only from Cape Point to Port Alfred.[2]

Description

The scarlet sea spider is 40-50mm across and has a bright red body with long legs. Both sexes have a pair of legs for holding the egg mass.[2]

Ecology

This species is usually found associated with hydroids.[2]

References

  1. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Nymphon signatum Möbius, 1902". marinespecies.org. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. 2010. Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa ISBN 978-1-77007-772-0
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Nymphon signatum: Brief Summary

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Nymphon signatum, the scarlet sea spider, is a species of sea spider.

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Reference

van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).

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