Ammotheidae
Ammotheidae is a family of marine arthropods belonging to the class Pycnogonida, commonly known as sea spiders. These are unique, predatory arachnids that inhabit marine environments worldwide, from shallow coastal waters to the deep sea. Ammotheidae is one of the largest and most diverse families within this order.
Sea spiders in this family, like other pycnogonids, are characterized by their extremely slender bodies and
Reproduction in Ammotheidae typically involves external fertilization. Males are responsible for brooding the eggs. The larval