"Discovery of 328-Tentacled Sea Creature in Japan Unveils New Species"

Scientists exploring the An'ei Seamount off the coast of Japan have discovered a new species of sea pen, named Anthoptilum gnome. This unique creature has 328 tentacles and is one of the few sea pen species that live on rocks. The gnome sea pen is about 4.6 inches long and has a slender leaf-like shape. It was named after gnomes due to its appearance of standing on a rock. This is the first time genetic material has been collected from a rock-dwelling sea pen species, and further research is needed to understand these creatures better.