Giant Antarctic Sea Spiders | SciShow Talk Show

The SciShow Talk Show features Art Woods discussing sea spiders, their anatomy, and research on their gigantism. The conversation covers their unique physiology, including organs in their legs and their evolutionary history. The show also compares sea spiders to tarantulas, highlighting differences in anatomy and behavior. The discussion includes insights into the challenges of studying these creatures in Antarctica and the ecological factors influencing their size.

How do sea spiders reproduce, and what is unique about their mating process?

What challenges do researchers face when studying sea spiders in their natural habitat?

Discuss the ecological role of sea spiders in their environment.

What are the main differences between sea spiders and terrestrial spiders?