The Enigmatic Sea Spiders: Ancient Marine Wonders

When one thinks of spiders, the image of eight - legged arachnids scurrying on land usually comes to mind. However, there exists a fascinating group of creatures known as sea spiders. Also called pycnogonids, these marine animals have slender, elongated legs and a tiny torso, resembling terrestrial harvestmen, thus earning them their intriguing name.