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A brand-new deep-sea worm, Xenoturbella profunda, has been discovered at depths over 2,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean, revealing astonishing biodiversity in Earth’s uncharted trenches. Found during a California coast expedition using robotic submersibles, this ribbon-like creature thrives in crushing pressure and total darkness—offering scientists clues to extreme adaptation with potential applications in medicine and biotech. Ongoing research aims to decode its genetics, diet, and survival strategies, reminding us that vast ocean mysteries still await exploration—and protection.

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