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Why do Sea Spiders get so BIG? Give 2 Reasons:
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They get big because 30 million years ago, the Southern Ocean got cooler. Another reason why they get so big is because,they are used to the water from 30 million years ago. They also can cover more ground in the water as they are walking.
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Scientists have suggested that these examples of gigantism are possible because of the extreme cold found in these waters.
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