Article 5B381 Scientists identify deep-sea blob as new species using only video

Scientists identify deep-sea blob as new species using only video

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Oliver Milman in New York
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  • Duobrachium sparksae is a type of ctenophore, or comb jelly
  • Video identification without specimen can be controversial'

Scientists have for the first time identified a small gelatinous blob in the deep sea as a new species, using only high-definition underwater cameras.

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