Bizarre Sea Spider Species with Giant Claws and Unique Feeding Rod Discovered
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WION
Scientists have discovered a new species of sea spider, Austropallene halanychi, with unique features including "boxing glove" claws, a yellow body color, four near-black eyes, and the ability to breathe through its legs. This distant relative of horseshoe crabs and arachnids also has a peculiar feeding habit using a straw-like proboscis. The species was found off the coast of Antarctica, highlighting the need for further exploration of the benthic environment in the region.