Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Quick, think of every place you’ve seen a spider. A forest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica) is the only spider species known to live almost entirely underwater. This is quite an ...

The Argyroneta aquatica maintains a near 100% underwater existence despite relying solely on atmospheric air. Specific low pH environments and high dissolved oxygen levels dictate where these nests ...