Chilean scientists discover new deep-sea octopus species from the Pacific
The discovery was made by identifying several specimens in biological collections of German, North American, New Zealand, and Chilean museums.
TL;DR
- A new deep-sea octopus species, Graneledone Sellanesi, has been discovered in the southeastern Pacific Ocean.
- The discovery was made by researchers from the Universidad Andrés Bello (UAB) in Chile.
- The new species belongs to the Graneledone genus, bringing the total recognized species worldwide to 11.
- Specimens were identified in biological collections from museums in Germany, North America, New Zealand, and Chile.
- Distinct phenotypic traits, such as the number and arrangement of skin warts, were key to confirming the new species.
- This finding emphasizes the southeastern Pacific as a significant reservoir of marine biodiversity.