Nymphon signatum
| Scarlet sea spider | |
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| Species: | N. signatum
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| Nymphon signatum Möbius, 1902[1]
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The scarlet sea spider. Nymphon signatum, 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
- ^ http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=239798 accessed 18 July 2017
- ^ 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