Two sea spider species previously unknown to science have been discovered in the Salish Sea. The creatures are distinguished by hairy feet and red eyes, according to a report from Phys.org.
The description evokes a vivid image: a nighttime swimmer might feel a skittering across their calves as tiny hairy feet tip-tap along the skin. The report reassures readers not to worry, even as it jokingly refers to the animals as "the stuff of nightmares."
The announcement provides only a brief glimpse of the new species. No further taxonomic details or details about the discovery process were included in the short report.