ARACHXOIDEA 247 



PYCNOGONIDA 



(Sea Spiders) 



This is another group of uncertain relationship, 

 although it is probably somewhat related to the 

 Araehnida (Spiders). The Sea Spiders ( not to be 

 confused with the Spider Crabs) are small creatures 

 with very conspicuous legs. They may frequently 

 be seen among hydroids, seaweeds, submerged logs, 

 etc. Undoubtedly various species are represented in 

 our waters. The following species is the only one 

 actually noted in the coastal waters of New Jersev. 



Tanystylum orbiculare Wilson (Sea Spider) 



A small spider-like animal, about V/ 2 mm. long; 

 occasionally found among hydroids, algae or sub- 

 merged timber. Vineyard Sound to Virginia. Known 

 from Delaware Bav. 



