Scientists identify two unusual sea spider species
Researchers in Canada have discovered two new types of sea spiders during their dives in the Salish Sea between September 2023 and August 2024, at depths reaching up to 18 meters. One of them is characterized by long spines covering its legs and uses flexible appendages to clean itself. The other is smaller, unable to clean effectively, and is parasitic, covered with tiny parasites. The study highlights that the sea spiders living in the region represent significant biological diversity, emphasizing the need to document this diversity to preserve the environment in the face of climate change and human activities.
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