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Scientists identify mysterious deep-sea fish that mimic seahorses
Original: Scientists discover mysterious seahorse lookalikes that no one has ever seen alive Scientists have discovered that three
Scientists have determined that three bizarre deep-sea fish resembling seahorses belong to a separate evolutionary group, meaning the animals have never been seen alive. The finding shows that nature independently produced the same unusual body shape in different lineages, a case of convergent evolution. Researchers and science enthusiasts are sharing the news, drawn to the idea that such distinctive creatures were known only from specimens and had never been observed in their natural habitat.
Why now: The novelty of deep-sea fish never seen alive and their striking seahorse-like appearance makes the discovery widely shareable.
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