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The agency is cutting animal testing of chemicals. Some scientists are concerned, but in the meantime the rats (and zebra fish) need new homes.

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They are rarely seen, however, as they live in the deep open ocean at least 13,100 feet below the surface. There is no sunlight, no warmth, and the pressure could crush many other ocean animals.

“While the deep sea feels really far away, all organisms are interconnected. Even though they’re small, these animals have a big impact in that environment,” Goffredi said.

“Even if 80% of the population are eaten (by the spiders), it’s worth it for the 20% to keep surviving and reproducing.” While these Sericosura species are the first sea spiders caught feeding on the ...