Among the new animal species discovered this year, experts found this monstrous specimen at the bottom of the sea.
Every year, scientists from all over the world manage to catalog and study it. New species of animals and plants.. These are not always specimens never seen before, on the contrary, in most cases they are already known species whose new and unique characteristics can be identified.
Again this year, scientists discovered thousands of new species, compared with thousands that disappeared at the same time. Scientists estimate that the impact of man is devastating for the ecosystem, calculating that the direct or indirect action of man has accelerated the rate of natural extinction of animals and plants by a thousand times.
For this reason, some studies are being carried out that could allow us, at least, to do so. Extend the existence of many species on our planet. As is the case, for example, with the white rhinoceros, of which only two specimens remain on the ground, both females. through assisted fertilizationScientists will try to make the species, now doomed to extinction, survive.
According to some, in vitro fertilization could bring even long-extinct species back to life, but the scientific community questions the moral value of such a procedure that would bring an ecosystem to an already precarious state of balance. Meanwhile, new species of animals and plants continue to be searched for and catalogued.
New species of ‘devil’ fish
Many species have been discovered discovered at the bottom of the sea, like the legendary white carp found in India, the size of which gave rise to many legends among the local population. The other great marine discovery comes from the waters of Saint Helena by a team of British explorers.
James McLean, curator of the fish collection at London’s Natural History Museum, said after seeing what it could be New species related to the family Himantolophidae. The photo of the animal was posted on Twitter by McClain himself.
The young specimen seen is black, the size of a golf ball, at first glance it appears to be a particular anglerfish. From a stalk above the head emerges a rather elaborate Himantolophidae lure, an organ resembling a small cluster of flowers. They belong to this family and have bony tubercles and spines similar to those of puffer fish and have long, sharp teeth. Now, the researchers will try to find out if it really is a unique species.
