Rediscovered Worm Found in Seahorse Photos After 68 Years

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Rediscovered Worm Found in Seahorse Photos After 68 Years
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A marine worm species, Haplosyllis anthogorgicola, thought to be lost since 1956, has been rediscovered photobombing pygmy seahorses in citizen science photos. Researchers found the worm in three-quarters of seahorse images on iNaturalist, revealing its widespread presence and behavior. This discovery highlights the potential of citizen science platforms to uncover "lost" species hidden in plain sight.

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