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Hairy crabs and deep-sea worms: 6 new species discovered in undersea hot springs [1]

At hydrothermal vents in Longqi or ‘Dragon’s Breath’, 1,243 miles southeast of Madagascar, scientists have discovered unique marine life, including six species new to science.

Publication Date: 
23/12/2016
Mongabay [2]
Tags:
Biodiversity [3], Marine Life [4], Marine Ecosystems [5], Oceans and Seas [6], Indian Ocean [7]

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[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biodiversity
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/marine-life
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/marine-ecosystems
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/oceans-and-seas
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/indian-ocean