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Mind-Blowing Discovery: Sea Spiders Farming Methane-Eating Microbes

TL;DR

Forget everything you know about sea life! Recent discoveries reveal that sea spiders are not just mindless creatures crawling on the ocean floor; they are actively farming methane-eating microbes. This bizarre symbiotic relationship showcases how these eight-legged wonders cultivate biofilms rich in these bacteria to survive in their methane-laden habitats.

Key Points:

  • Sea spiders have been observed cultivating methane-eating microbes.
  • This farming behavior challenges traditional views of marine life.
  • Implications for understanding methane cycles and ecological balance.

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