Scientists Found Two Bizarre New Sea Spiders. One Has Three Lips and Red Eyes
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“Researchers have identified two new species of sea spiders, one of which is notable for its three lips and red eyes. The other newly discovered species was found to be covered in microscopic parasites.”
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