The diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica) is the only spider species known to live almost entirely underwater. This is quite an achievement because the spider still needs air to breathe. This ...

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Diving bell spiders are also weird when it comes to sex, with males occasionally gobbling up females in reverse sexual cannibalism. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

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Exploring the world's oceans has been one of humankind's most difficult endeavours. Over centuries, diving technology has developed from diving bells to clunky diving suits to "air-lungs." Recently, ...

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The Argyroneta aquatica maintains a near 100% underwater existence despite relying solely on atmospheric air. Specific low pH environments and high dissolved oxygen levels dictate where these nests ...