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Tiny cave snail species rediscovered after 160 years in Vienna collection
Original: Lost for 160 years, tiny cave snail types rediscovered in Vienna collection
Specimens of a tiny cave snail species, lost to science for roughly 160 years, have been rediscovered in the natural history collection in Vienna. The find means researchers can once again study the long-missing type material, offering fresh insights into the species' description and the biodiversity of cave habitats.
Why now: Rediscovery of a species lost for over a century and a half is a notable scientific event that draws attention to the value of historical museum collections.
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