Sea spiders (Arthropoda: Pycnogonida) from waters adjacent to the Nansei Islands of Japan
Author
Takahashi, Yoshie
Author
Dick, Matthew H.
Author
Mawatari, Shunsuke F.
text
Journal of Natural History
2007
2007-02-16
41
1 - 4
61
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00222930601121783
journal article
10.1080/00222930601121783
1464-5262
5229875
Family
ENDEIDAE
Norman, 1908
Diagnosis.
Species usually slender. Chelifores and palps lacking in adults; ovigers in males only, seven-segmented, with weak strigilis, without terminal claw; legs long and slender, with well-developed propodus and auxiliary claw. Cement gland openings a row of multiple dorsal pores or tiny ducts. Eight legs only. Worldwide.