Unlike the majority of spiders, which dwell on land, the diving bell spider spends most of its life underwater. It is the only species of spider that is able to thrive in such a watery habitat.

Sea spiders occupy marine habitats the world over, in both deep and shallow waters. But until now, scientists were not able to pinpoint the mechanism that allows them to breathe underwater in the ...

Spiders are everywhere – even underwater. The diving bell spider, or water spider (Argyroneta aquatica), is known to live entirely underwater, from resting, catching and eating prey, as well as ...