New 'Death Ball' Sponge and 29 Other Deep-Sea Species Discovered in Southern Ocean

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Scientists exploring the remote Southern Ocean discovered 30 new deep-sea species, including a unique carnivorous sponge called 'death ball', along with new worms, sea stars, crustaceans, and mollusks, highlighting the vast undocumented biodiversity in this largely unexplored region.
Topics:science#deep-sea-exploration#marine-biodiversity#marine-biology#new-species#science#southern-ocean
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