Webs under water: The really bizarre lives of intertidal spiders
by Bhanu Sridharan on 15 February 2018
Scientists have discovered a 15th species of intertidal spider, a family of unusual arachnids that live in coastal habitats that are submerged during high tides.
The newest species, named after singer Bob Marley, was discovered living on brain coral off the Australian coast.
Scientists know that some species create air pockets with their hairs, while others build waterproof webs, but little is known about most of these fascinating spiders.
Intertidal spiders face a number of threats, including rising sea levels due to climate change, and pollution.
https://news.mongabay.com/2018/02/webs-under-water-the-really-bizarre-lives-of-intertidal-spiders/
