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A comparable adaptation has been observed only in a few invertebrates, such as the stalk-eyed fly.

To overcome this bottleneck, researchers launched Ocean Species Discoveries, a data-rich publication platform designed for concise, high-quality marine invertebrate species descriptions.

Typically, a spooked tarantula will try to run and hide, said Lisa Gonzalez, program manager of invertebrate living collections at the county Natural History Museum.

They "play a central role in the food web, consuming fish and invertebrates and recycling nutrients" and are one of the "keystone species" of their ecosystem.

"It clogs up all that invertebrate life on the bed of the river and it means the fish are not getting the food they require."