Callipallene

Flynn, 1929

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Callipallene is a of sea spiders (class Pycnogonida) comprising over 30 described . Members of this genus belong to the Callipallenidae and are marine arthropods found in benthic environments. The genus was established by Flynn in 1929.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Callipallene: /kæləˈpæləni/

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Habitat

Marine benthic environments; specific substrate preferences vary by .

Distribution

Documented from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE) based on occurrence records.

Ecological Role

Benthic marine scavengers and ; specific ecological functions vary among .

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Flynn in 1929. It is classified within the infraorder Eupantopodida and superfamily Nymphonoidea.

Species diversity

Over 30 have been described, though specific species-level information is limited in available sources.

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