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A new species of squid has been discovered by scientists during a research cruise in the southern Indian ocean. |
A specimen of this new species, about 30 inches (70 centimeters) long, belongs to the Chiroteuthid family, deep-sea squid known for their long, slender bodies and spectacular bioluminescent displays — impressive underwater light shows that the creatures put on to lure prey.
Last year scientists gathered more than 7,000 samples of sea life during a seamounts cruise led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. So far, 74 species of squid have been identified from the cruise, representing about a fifth of all known varieties of squid.
"Many specimens look similar to each other and we have to use elaborate morphological features such as muscle orientation and gut length to differentiate between them."
Little is known about this squid but we do know that it shows the incredible complexity of God's creation
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http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-11760991
Last year scientists gathered more than 7,000 samples of sea life during a seamounts cruise led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. So far, 74 species of squid have been identified from the cruise, representing about a fifth of all known varieties of squid.
"Many specimens look similar to each other and we have to use elaborate morphological features such as muscle orientation and gut length to differentiate between them."
Little is known about this squid but we do know that it shows the incredible complexity of God's creation
learn more at
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-11760991