Common sea scorpion
| Common sea scorpion | |
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| E. varius group observed 30 meters off the coast of Coatzoyuca. | |
Least Concern
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda
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| Class: | Chelicerata
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| Order: | Eurypterid
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| Family: | Vadum
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| Genus: | Parvus
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| Species: | P. varius
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| Common sea scorpion Frésir range. | |
The common sea scorpion (Parvus varius), is a medium-sized saltwater eurypterid belonging to the genus Parvus.
Description
The common sea scorpion is a medium-sized eurypterid that is found in the Olympic Ocean, and Southern Ocean. Particularly near Wosteaque, with the largest population areas near Frésir and Boemont.
Ecology
Habitat
Common sea scorpions live in the Epipelagic Zone of the Olympic, and Southern Ocean, with most living near coastal waters.