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New seahorse species identified after decades of misclassification
Original: New-to-science seahorse is one of three long-misidentified species
Researchers have described a seahorse new to science, finding that it is one of three species long misidentified under a single name. The discovery means populations previously lumped together actually represent distinct species, with implications for how each is studied and protected. The finding highlights how much marine biodiversity remains undocumented even in relatively well-studied fish groups.
Why now: The identification of a new species and the revision of a long-standing classification are fresh scientific findings drawing public interest.
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- New-to-science seahorse is one of three long-misidentified species · Mongabay India
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