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The Elusive Giant Phantom Jellyfish Looks Like Darth Vader
Art often imitates life, and sometimes animals do, too. The enormous jellyfish seen in this YouTube video bears a striking ...
Toxic predator is first-of-its-kind catch and four more creature encounters
Learn more about some recent rare animal encounters from around the world: Off the coast of Veracruz, Mexico, fishermen ...
3 new sea spiders discovered on ocean floor are first known species to feast on methane
According to the National Academy of Science the 3 new species use methane, with the help of bacteria, to get energy.
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Scientists Discover First Known Sea Spider Species That ‘Eat’ Methane With the Help of Bacteria
The research offers new insights on interactions between creatures on the mysterious seafloor and sheds light on the methane ...
Sea spiders found farming methane-eating microbes in cultivated biofilm
A research team led by Occidental College has identified a previously unknown symbiosis; deep sea spiders that cultivate and ...
New species found with babies crawling on its back and four other discoveries
In the forests of Doi Phu Kha National Park in Thailand, a new species of scorpion called Scorpiops doiphukha was discovered. This “large” scorpion, found hiding in rock crevices, is notable for ...
Colorful reef fish beauty linked to conservation: Study highlights human connection
An international research team led by the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) with the participation of the ...