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Newly Discovered Snail Species Honor Tolkien's Legacy

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org

Researchers have named two newly discovered freshwater snail species from Brazil after characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." The species, Idiopyrgus eowynae and Idiopyrgus meriadoci, were found in a limestone cave in Bahia, Brazil, and exhibit unique adaptations to their subterranean environment. Due to their limited habitat and environmental threats, the snails are recommended for classification as vulnerable, highlighting the need for conservation efforts in Brazil's fragile ecosystems.

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"Discovery of a New Plesiosaur Species in the US"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Sci.News

Scientists have discovered a new genus and species of plesiosaur named Unktaheela specta, based on fossils found in Wyoming and South Dakota, which lived about 80.5 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous. This small polycotylid marine reptile, measuring between 7.5 to 8.5 feet in length, had a wide skull and unique paddles, with eye-shading features suggesting it was adapted for visual hunting in sunlit waters. The findings, which provide insights into the ecological niches of Cretaceous marine reptiles, were published in the journal Cretaceous Research.

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