More amazing evolution: Sea Spiders that Eat Methane via Bacteria

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An interesting read:

Scientists Discover First Known Sea Spider Species That ‘Eat’ Methane With the Help of Bacteria

The research offers new insights on interactions between creatures on the mysterious seafloor and sheds light on the methane cycle

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-discover-first-known-sea-spider-species-that-eat-methane-with-the-help-of-bacteria-180986846/?

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I remember seeing this recently. It’s the bacteria that process the methane, and the spiders get nutrients from the bacteria. The arrangement is much like how other animals survive at these vents.
Sea spiders are very very weird. They are their own group of arthropods. Years ago, when living in California, a recreational diver brought me a live one but I was unable to keep it alive.