Ecology March 2024 PMID 38343147

Spawning and larval development of Colossendeis megalonyx, a giant Antarctic sea spider.

Amy L Moran, Graham T Lobert, Ming Wei Aaron Toh

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Discussions reflect strong fascination with the unique biology and behaviors of the Antarctic sea spider, with posts describing the creature as 'weird' and 'fascinating,' and some expressing personal affection. The tone ranges from scholarly appreciation to playful admiration, showing a mix of scientific curiosity and lighthearted interest, which supports a generally positive view of the research's significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions show enthusiasm and support for the significance of the research, especially highlighting the unusual reproductive behaviors and biological features of the Antarctic sea spider.

InterestHigh interest

There is a high level of curiosity and fascination, with many posts expressing love for the weirdness of sea spiders and excitement about new discoveries.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively discuss specific details like larval development, reproductive methods, and anatomical features, indicating a moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversation recognizes the research's importance in advancing understanding of marine biology and evolution, although the overall impact perception is moderate because it remains within academic and enthusiast circles.

Abstract in brief

  • The text describes how the Antarctic sea spider, Colossendeis megalonyx, reproduces by spawning and details the stages of its larval development.
  • It explains the specific processes involved in the early life stages of this giant sea spider, highlighting its reproductive cycle in the Antarctic environment.
  • The study provides insights into the biological and developmental characteristics of this species, contributing to our understanding of its life history and adaptation in cold oceanic conditions.]

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Ecology
@ESAEcology · X

From #TheScientificNaturalist series: never-before-seen spawning behavior in an Antarctic #SeaSpider reveals that these bizarre & poorly understood marine animals make good fathers - and suggests an evolutionary missing link https://t.co/GRafGk2OWH #NSFFunded @NSF https://t.co/0qiXpU2v1U

Feb 13, 2024 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 15,175 followers View post →
Jun
@ni075 · X

オオウミグモの卵とプロトニンフォン幼生。 繁殖方法こそ他のウミグモと大きく異なるけど形は至って普通っぽい。 https://t.co/olU5IAIfPE

Jun 1, 2025 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 6,142 followers View post →
CGlacia
@cglacia.bsky.social · Bluesky

Pycnogonids, my beloved! I love those weird leggy freaks! It sounds weird, but this video about them has become my comfort video- I watch it almost every night. youtu.be/S5dls9xtNlk

Jun 6, 2025 · 6 likes View post →
Jun
@ni075 · X

待って、今まで全く不明だったオオウミグモの繁殖と発生の様子もう記載されてる!?(1~2年前) https://t.co/CZFOjHU4N7 https://t.co/oO6oMlJuAO

Jun 1, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 6,142 followers View post →
Tater Magoo-ish
@PlantRobinson · X

Sounds like good news to me. https://t.co/gITeSQrC7z

Nov 7, 2024 · 4 likes · 2,248 followers View post →
Jake Withee
@witheelabs.bsky.social · Bluesky

The sixth episode I wrote for this season of Bizarre Beasts is out! It features a very weird little guy indeed: the sea spider. It also includes maybe the dumbest and most specific joke I’ve ever written. youtu.be/S5dls9xtNlk?...

Nov 4, 2024 · 2 likes View post →

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@MuMeiNameless21 · X

Ah! What an eye opening discourse about Pycnogonids by Mr Out-of-Place-Zoologist @oopzoologist. Gonads and Guts in their legs?!! Gut subserving circulatory function! That's something that is beautifully efficient (to me) in their anatomy design. https://t.co/yOn0OiHYxL

Dec 19, 2025 · 1 like · 138 followers View post →
Adam David Conn
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けりまな
@callogobius · X

RT @ni075: 待って、今まで全く不明だったオオウミグモの繁殖と発生の様子もう記載されてる!?(1~2年前) https://t.co/CZFOjHU4N7 https://t.co/oO6oMlJuAO

Jun 19, 2025 · 1 share · 691 followers View post →
CGlacia
@cglacia.bsky.social · Bluesky

Pycnogonids, my beloved! I love those weird leggy freaks! It sounds weird, but this video about them has become my comfort video- I watch it almost every night. youtu.be/S5dls9xtNlk

Jun 6, 2025 · 6 likes View post →
Chauliodus
@ophiacodon · X

RT @ni075: オオウミグモの卵とプロトニンフォン幼生。 繁殖方法こそ他のウミグモと大きく異なるけど形は至って普通っぽい。 https://t.co/olU5IAIfPE

Jun 2, 2025 · 3 shares · 613 followers View post →
Masa-aki Yoshida
@yoshidamasaaki · X

RT @ni075: オオウミグモの卵とプロトニンフォン幼生。 繁殖方法こそ他のウミグモと大きく異なるけど形は至って普通っぽい。 https://t.co/olU5IAIfPE

Jun 1, 2025 · 3 shares · 2,895 followers View post →
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@Nolt_kalise · X

RT @ni075: オオウミグモの卵とプロトニンフォン幼生。 繁殖方法こそ他のウミグモと大きく異なるけど形は至って普通っぽい。 https://t.co/olU5IAIfPE

Jun 1, 2025 · 3 shares · 488 followers View post →
Jun
@ni075 · X

オオウミグモの卵とプロトニンフォン幼生。 繁殖方法こそ他のウミグモと大きく異なるけど形は至って普通っぽい。 https://t.co/olU5IAIfPE

Jun 1, 2025 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 6,142 followers View post →
Jun
@ni075 · X

待って、今まで全く不明だったオオウミグモの繁殖と発生の様子もう記載されてる!?(1~2年前) https://t.co/CZFOjHU4N7 https://t.co/oO6oMlJuAO

Jun 1, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 6,142 followers View post →
Thekimieko
@thekimieko.bsky.social · Bluesky

youtu.be/S5dls9xtNlk?...

Dec 31, 2024 View post →
Steffen Santaversum
@legoversum.bsky.social · Bluesky

Monsterfilme mit Unterwasserspinnen könnte man mal machen. Irks. youtu.be/S5dls9xtNlk?...

Nov 19, 2024 · 2 likes View post →
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@DBGAHL · X

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Nov 13, 2024 · 18 followers View post →
i dont remember 2025
@DBGAHL · X

@NERINES00 https://t.co/WYRohxfArp we could potentially watch stuff together, and even talk about the meaning or just talk

Nov 13, 2024 · 18 followers View post →
Harold Smith
@hws5mp · X

Bad News: The Ocean Is Full of Spiders* - by @BizarreBeasts #spiders https://t.co/qBZ7GKrZZW

Nov 11, 2024 · 968 followers View post →
the evil bloodsucking gnome is reborn again here
@gnometweeter · X

RT @PlantRobinson: Sounds like good news to me. https://t.co/gITeSQrC7z

Nov 7, 2024 · 1,622 followers View post →
Tater Magoo-ish
@PlantRobinson · X

Sounds like good news to me. https://t.co/gITeSQrC7z

Nov 7, 2024 · 4 likes · 2,248 followers View post →
JET
@latenitecaptain · X

https://t.co/GsbUWQoZ0P

Nov 5, 2024 · 195 followers View post →
Jake Withee
@witheelabs.bsky.social · Bluesky

The sixth episode I wrote for this season of Bizarre Beasts is out! It features a very weird little guy indeed: the sea spider. It also includes maybe the dumbest and most specific joke I’ve ever written. youtu.be/S5dls9xtNlk?...

Nov 4, 2024 · 2 likes View post →
Amita Kanaujia
@kanaujiaamita1 · X

RT @ESAEcology: From #TheScientificNaturalist series: never-before-seen spawning behavior in an Antarctic #SeaSpider reveals that these biz…

May 20, 2024 · 5 shares · 277 followers View post →
piyawat
@piyawat · X

RT @ESAEcology: From #TheScientificNaturalist series: never-before-seen spawning behavior in an Antarctic #SeaSpider reveals that these biz…

Feb 27, 2024 · 5 shares · 924 followers View post →
EntomoNews Bernadette Cassel
@collemyria · X

Antarctique : des araignées géantes des mers à la méthode de ponte particulière https://t.co/bKDg1TvaMp Spawning and larval development of Colossendeis megalonyx, a giant Antarctic sea spider | Ecology via Natura Sciences

Feb 23, 2024 · 3,492 followers View post →
Ecology
@ESAEcology · X

Find the article here, in @ESAEcology: https://t.co/GRafGk2OWH https://t.co/6WY74jM9sj

Feb 22, 2024 · 15,175 followers View post →
David Shiffman, Ph.D.
@whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Bluesky

Spawning and larval development of Colossendeis megalonyx, a giant Antarctic sea spider - Moran - Ecology - Wiley Online Library https://buff.ly/49hqSmy

Feb 20, 2024 View post →
Natural Resource Today
@ResourceToday · X

Researchers @uhmanoa have made a breakthrough in giant #Antarctic sea spider development research. The study is published in the journal @ESAEcology. https://t.co/UFGSwt0caS

Feb 20, 2024 · 524 followers View post →
ANTONIO PASCUAL CANO CLEMENTE
@ANTONIO58138935 · X

RT @ESAEcology: From #TheScientificNaturalist series: never-before-seen spawning behavior in an Antarctic #SeaSpider reveals that these biz…

Feb 14, 2024 · 5 shares · 101 followers View post →
Ecological Society
@ESA_org · X

RT @ESAEcology: From #TheScientificNaturalist series: never-before-seen spawning behavior in an Antarctic #SeaSpider reveals that these biz…

Feb 14, 2024 · 5 shares · 42,257 followers View post →
Mike Breeze-uh-key
@Mikeropod · X

RT @ESAEcology: From #TheScientificNaturalist series: never-before-seen spawning behavior in an Antarctic #SeaSpider reveals that these biz…

Feb 13, 2024 · 5 shares · 1,178 followers View post →
Ecology
@ESAEcology · X

From #TheScientificNaturalist series: never-before-seen spawning behavior in an Antarctic #SeaSpider reveals that these bizarre & poorly understood marine animals make good fathers - and suggests an evolutionary missing link https://t.co/GRafGk2OWH #NSFFunded @NSF https://t.co/0qiXpU2v1U

Feb 13, 2024 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 15,175 followers View post →
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