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Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline

Sep 27, 2026 · Chandelis Duster

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Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline
Tanystylum kiixin, a new species of sea spider, with round eggs inside its legs.
Tanystylum kiixin, a new species of sea spider, with round eggs inside its legs.

So far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders.

(Image credit: Cormac Toler-Scott)

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