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Achelia épineuse

Achelia echinata Hodge, 1864

AnimalsArthropodsAquatic chelicerates
Très petite araignée de mer de quelques millimètres, forme de disque avec 8 pattes. Corps orné de piquants. Couleur beige clair

Biotope / Habitat

Zone rocheuse, Dans des profondeurs n'excédant pas souvent 25 à 30 mètres

Distribution map

Geographic areas (BioObs)

Western MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticChannel & North

Observation type

Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling

Other common names

Other invalid scientific names

Links to our partners' sheets

INPN — Achelia echinataGBIF — Achelia echinata

Sources

How to cite this BioObs sheet?

BioObs, 23/01/2024 : Achelia echinata Hodge, 1864, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/4529

Modification history

  • Created by Alain Mayoux on 23/01/2024

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