sea spider
noun
: any of various small long-legged marine arthropods (class Pycnogonida) that superficially resemble spiders
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This discovery marks the first time scientists have observed this behavior in sea spiders.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Further exploration of the seafloor could also uncover additional, similar sea spider species, Goffredi said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
In fact, each of the three sea spider species collected for the study were from different areas off the coast of Southern California and Alaska — a clue that the populations are highly localized.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
In water as much as 4,200 feet deep the team from the Schmidt Ocean Institute found a surprisingly flourishing ecosystem that included icefish, giant sea spiders, octopus, corals and sponges.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
After eight days, the team observed various sea life, including corals, octopuses, giant sea spiders, and sponges.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
But, somehow, life finds a way: The seafloor was crawling with critters of all shapes and sizes, from centuries-old sponges and cup corals to octopuses, snails, worms, sea spiders, icefish and even a rare giant phantom jellyfish.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
But despite how prevalent sea spiders are, many researchers say the species is largely understudied.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Living in the frigid waters off the coast of Antarctica, the giant sea spider has hatched its young in secrecy for over 140 years.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025
Further exploration of the seafloor could also uncover additional, similar sea spider species, Goffredi said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
In fact, each of the three sea spider species collected for the study were from different areas off the coast of Southern California and Alaska — a clue that the populations are highly localized.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
In water as much as 4,200 feet deep the team from the Schmidt Ocean Institute found a surprisingly flourishing ecosystem that included icefish, giant sea spiders, octopus, corals and sponges.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
After eight days, the team observed various sea life, including corals, octopuses, giant sea spiders, and sponges.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
But, somehow, life finds a way: The seafloor was crawling with critters of all shapes and sizes, from centuries-old sponges and cup corals to octopuses, snails, worms, sea spiders, icefish and even a rare giant phantom jellyfish.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
But despite how prevalent sea spiders are, many researchers say the species is largely understudied.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Living in the frigid waters off the coast of Antarctica, the giant sea spider has hatched its young in secrecy for over 140 years.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Sea spider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20spider. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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