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A New Species of Tiny Octopus Was Discovered in the Galápagos Islands
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Marta Musso
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Researchers have identified a new species of tiny, deep-sea octopus, Microeledone galapagensis, near the Galápagos Islands. To avoid dissecting the only collected specimen, scientists used high-resolution CT scanning to create a 3D model for taxonomic classification.
Why it matters
The discovery highlights the use of non-invasive technology in marine biology to study and classify rare species without damaging them.
A New Species of Tiny Octopus Was Discovered in the Galápagos Islands | WIRED
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