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In the ocean where light barely penetrates through the depths, scientists have uncovered a new species of shark lurking off the coast of New Zealand . This finding,), their name comes from the external layer of their skin, covered in denticles that resemble bristles.
Russia Is Running Low On Tanks. So Why Are A Thousand First-Generation T-72s Still Sitting In Storage?Pentanchidae family, distinguishing it by the absence of supraorbital crests on the chondrocranium in certain genera. The authors argue that the revelation of supraorbital crests onSound confusing? Welcome to taxonomy! This isn’t something new to this subsection of science - many existing classifications, as the researchers note, are in dire need of revision. However, “the limited specimens available for some of these groups are a hindrance to the full resolution of their systematics,” the authors explain.
As our technology advances and allows scientists to continue to delve deeper into the abyss, secrets once held in the murky depths will be discovered more regularly - each bringing us a more holistic understanding of this ecosystem. “The increase in deep-water surveys and specimen sampling in the region, combined with innovations in molecular analysis and CT scanning, has permitted comprehensive analysis of rare species with a greater degree of certainty, as has been covered in this paper.
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