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Deep-sea corals are home to previously unknown bacteria with extremely small genomes, scientists discover
The research team studied several colonies of two soft coral species ... Vohsen et al, Discovery of deep-sea coral symbionts from a novel clade of marine bacteria with severely reduced genomes ...
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The first glow-in-the-dark animals may have been ancient corals deep in the ocean
Still other animals use light as a beacon to find mates. Many deep-sea soft coral species light up briefly when bumped — or when stroked with a paintbrush. That’s what scientists used ...
‘Tiny’ creature — with long polyps and tentacles — found near AL coast is new species
Courtesy Andrea Quattrini A new small sea creature was discovered during a recent offshore expedition near the Alabama coast, ...
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Red Sea Corals Survived the Late Glacial Crisis
Research indicates that delicate deepwater corals tolerated or adapted to major climate and salinity fluxes, “yet today, it’s ...
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The Arctic Seafloor Is Full of Life — And We’re About to Destroy It
The Arctic Ocean is more than just icy waters, it harbors vibrant ecosystems — but it also harbors valuable oil, gas, and ...
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A Fragile Empire
But historians aren't sure how deep their knowledge went of ... Slender cardinalfish gleam against a gor- gonian, or sea fan, on a northerly reef. The soft coral’s vivid color likely suggests ...
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Unexpected ecosystem found deep below Red Sea Coral Reef
Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) report in PNAS NEXUS an unusual ecosystem below the third largest coral reef ...
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866 new marine species discovered, revealing ocean’s hidden wonders
Among the 866 newly discovered species are a guitar-shaped shark, a fan-like coral, and a venomous deep-sea snail with harpoon-like teeth, all part of an extensive effort to document marine life ...