First Glowing Nudibranch Discovered in Ocean's Midnight Zone
TL;DR
Scientists have discovered a new species of deep sea slug that had previously eluded identification due to its deceptive appearance. This discovery highlights the complexity and diversity of marine life, as well as the challenges researchers face in classifying new species in the deep ocean.
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- ‘Devious’ New Deep Sea Slug Hid Its Identity From Scientists The New York Times
- Glowing ‘mystery mollusk’ spotted living in the ocean’s midnight zone CNN
- Ghostly Creature Deep in The Ocean Is Like Nothing We've Seen Before ScienceAlert
- “Mystery Mollusk” Unmasked As First-Known Nudibranch To Live In The Midnight Zone IFLScience
- First-of-Its-Kind Glowing Sea Creature Discovered in Ocean’s ‘Midnight Zone’ Gizmodo
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