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Giant Sea Spider

Colossendeis

Deep sea Giant Sea Spider specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

200–6,000 m (650–19,600 ft)

Size

Up to 70 cm (28 in) leg span

Habitat

Seafloor

Diet

Soft-bodied invertebrates

What they'd be sayin'

"I am not a true spider but a marine arthropod with an ancient lineage."

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Deep Sea Profile

Spindly arthropods found at all depths; in the deep sea, they can grow to have a leg span of over 50 cm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are their organs?

Because their bodies are so thin, their digestive and reproductive organs are located inside their legs.

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