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New Deep-Sea Worm Species Discovered
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Scientists uncover a new deep-sea worm species, Xenoturbella profunda, in the Pacific Ocean. This ancient creature, measuring up to fifty centimeters, offers insights into early life evolution and complex organ development. Discovered by a marine biology team in an unexplored trench, further study of this worm could reveal its diet, reproductive habits, and role in the deep-sea food web, shedding light on life adaptation in extreme conditions.
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