After years of research, scientists have finally uncovered the mystery surrounding the unique way in which big Antarctic sea spiders take care of their eggs. Unlike other sea spiders that carry their eggs around until they hatch, the giant Antarctic sea spider (Colossendeis megalonyx) attaches its hundreds of tiny eggs to the rocky seafloor, according to a new study.
Sea spiders are marine arthropods found in oceans around the world. They have eight extremely long, thin legs that give them a resemblance to terrestrial daddy longlegs spiders (family Pholcidae), although they are not related.
This is fascinating! I never knew such creatures existed in Antarctica. Can’t wait to read more about this discovery.