sea spider

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Noun sea spider has 1 sense

sea spider, pycnogonid - any of various small spider-like marine arthropods having small thin bodies and long slender legs
--₁ is a kind of arthropod
--₁ is a member of Pycnogonida, order Pycnogonida

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Term: Sea Spider

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A type of marine arthropod with long, spindly legs and a small body, resembling a spider. Sea spiders are found in oceans and deep sea habitats.

Example Sentence: The sea spider slowly crawled along the ocean floor, extending its thin legs to catch prey.

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Sense 2: A colloquial term used for some species of water-dwelling spiders found in lakes or rivers.

Example Sentence: The kids screamed with excitement when they spotted a sea spider on the lake's surface.

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