Nymphonidae
Nymphonidae is a family of sea spiders which has representatives in all the oceans. This family contains some 250 species, most of which are found in the genus Nymphon. Nymphonid bodies are between 1 and 15 mm long, the extent between the points of the legs reaching 150 mm. Most species are predators of hydroids.Taxonomy
Seven genera are currently recognized:
- Boreonymphon Sars, 1888
- Bradypallene Kim & Hong, 1987
- Heteronymphon Gordon, 1932
- Neonymphon Stock, 1955
- Nymphon Fabricius, 1794
- Pentanymphon Hodgson, 1904
- Sexanymphon Hedgpeth & Fry, 1964
Selected species
- Nymphon gracile Leach, 1814
- Nymphon brevirostre Hodge, 1863
- Nymphon hirtum Kroyer, 1844
