Newly aquatic spiders would have had to compete with predators better adapted to watery conditions, such as crustaceans, with competition particularly fierce in the oceans, Vermeij says.

Aquatic insects, such as caddisflies or dragonflies, contain significantly more omega-3 long-chain (LC) PUFA than terrestrial insects because omega-3-LC-PUFA rich algae form the base of the food ...

It's said to be Ohio's 'most aquatic' spider — and it's very clear why once you learn all the acrobatic tricks this eight-legged critter can conjure up while lurking on the water's edge.

This week, the Ohio Division of Wildlife featured the six-spotted fishing spider on its Facebook page, calling it Ohio’s “most aquatic spider” — and it’s very clear why once you learn ...