Deep Sea Profile
Spindly arthropods with organs inside their legs due to thin bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are their organs?
Because their bodies are so thin, organs are located inside their legs.
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Sea Spider
Sea spider
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
Surface–7,000 m (0–23,000 ft)
Size
1 mm to 70 cm (0.04 in to 28 in)
Habitat
Seafloor
Diet
Soft-bodied invertebrates
What they'd be sayin'
"I am not a true spider but an ancient group of marine arthropods."
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