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A new species of sea worm, Pectinereis strickrotti, was discovered off Costa Rica's coast, notable for its graceful, floating movement resembling a magic carpet, highlighting the rich biodiversity of deep-sea methane seeps and the ongoing exploration of these extreme environments.
Researchers using a submersible off the coast of Costa Rica discovered a new species of deep-sea worm, Pectinereis strickrotti, resembling a combination of an earthworm and a centipede. The 4-inch long creatures have pincer-shaped jaws and feathery appendages, and were captured using a "slurp gun" for further analysis. Little is known about their reproductive habits and diet, highlighting the need for continued exploration and protection of the deep sea.
Scientists have captured the first live male specimen of a new species of deep-sea worm, Pectinereis strickrotti, near an underwater methane seep off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The worm, which moves in a sinuous pattern reminiscent of a magic carpet, was first spotted in 2009 and formally described in a study published in PLOS ONE. Measuring about four inches long, the blind worm uses feathery appendages called parapodia to swim and likely relies on its sense of smell and touch to navigate the dark ocean depths. Despite its impressively large jaws, its diet remains a mystery.
A new species of marine worm, Pectinereis strickrotti, has been discovered thriving around methane seeps off the coast of Costa Rica, marking the 48th new species found in this environment. This blind, gilled worm is unlike other known ragworms and exhibits unusual characteristics, raising questions about its life cycle and diet. The discovery highlights the vast biodiversity of the deep sea and the need for continued exploration and protection of this mysterious ecosystem.