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sixpenceee:

The Diving Bell Spider is the only known spider that lives 100% of its life underwater. The silk it makes is waterproof, allowing it to drag air bubbles from the surface into ‘bells’ it creates between leaves of water plants. The silk allows CO2 to escape and oxygen to enter the ‘bell’ from the surrounding water. It preys on shrimp, aquatic insects, etc. To mate, two spiders expand their ‘bells’ to connect the male builds a tunnel of air between his pocket and a females. (Source)

Nature, man… So cool.