| Image Reference Number: | 005266 |
| Common Name: | Deep-sea giant sea spider |
| Scientific Name: | Colossendeis |
| Location: | East Pacific Rise, 2.5 kilometres deep |
| Description: | A giant deep-sea spider, nearly a foot across, is an impressive sight indeed. These animals make up for the small size of their bodies by accomodating vital organs such as gonads in their long legs. They feed upon corals and other sessile organisms, sucking up their contents through their enormous proboscis. |