The Fact Detectives

Sea Spiders

The Fact Detectives

Show Notes

Are sea spiders really spiders? How do they eat with no mouth? And what is an eye tower? In this episode The Fact Detectives head underwater to find out the facts about sea spiders with Melanie MacKenzie who looks after Museums Victoria’s collection of marine life such as sea stars and sponges. Listen now to find out all the spindly facts about sea spiders! If you love finding out fun facts about cool stuff, subscribe now for a brand new episode every fortnight. And if you love us, please rate us and leave a review. It really helps!

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