sea spider
"Sea spiders" are marine arthropods that resemble terrestrial spiders but belong to the class Pycnogonida.
Definition
C1Marine Biology
(technical)A marine arthropod with a small body and long, slender legs, belonging to the class Pycnogonida.
Example
- Sea spiders are often found crawling on the ocean floor or among underwater plants.
B2Marine Biology
(informal)A marine animal that looks like a spider, often found in coastal and deep-sea environments.
Example
- While diving, we spotted a sea spider walking on the seabed.
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