Pycnogonids, more than spiders of the sea
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By , on January 5th, 2010 4 comments   Adaptations, Biology, Mating & Reproduction, Organisms, Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls   , , , , , , , , , , , ,  

“Pet” Giant Pycnogonid attacking computer. Much of the earth’s biodiversity lies within the phylum Arthropoda. You are probably aware of many species within the group trilobites, spiders, centipedes, crabs, insects, lobsters, and whole other mélange of strange beasties. Throw a crab and you are likely to hit another arthropod. Scratch that as I cannot condone . . . → Read More: Pycnogonids, more than spiders of the sea

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Benthic Rover, Benthic Rover
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By , on September 15th, 2009 7 comments   Vessels and Equipment   , , , , , , , , , , ,  

This computer drawing shows some of the key components of the Benthic Rover. Image: © 2008 MBARI Send that data right over. The absolute coolest gadget to hit deep-sea science is is the Benthic Rover, the deep-sea equivalent of the Spirit and Opportunity. The Benthic Rover, the brain child of deep-sea biologist Ken Smith, and . . . → Read More: Benthic Rover, Benthic Rover

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