The world’s only complete specimen of a colossal squid – on display in New Zealand – has developed a cult-like following.
A standout discovery was this new predatory sponge. Its spherical form is covered in tiny hooks that trap prey.
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Scientists Discover Carnivorous “Death-Ball” Sponge, Black Corals, and Juvenile Colossal Squid Beneath Antarctic Ice
An expedition searching for life around Antarctica has uncovered a strange new world — one teeming with creatures never seen ...
In the technique known as “environmental DNA metabarcoding,” probes are designed to target specific DNA fragments, similar to how anglers use specific bait to catch a particular species. The challenge ...
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Dozens of new species, including carnivorous 'death ball' sponge, discovered in Southern Ocean
The expedition also revealed a new species of armoured and iridescent scale worms, called Eulagisca sp. nov., as well as ...
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