A new species of rare phylum Loricifera discovered in the deep-sea surrounding Japan
Published Date: 11/25/2020
Source: sciencedaily.com
The Loricifera is a microscopic, sediment-dwelling marine invertebrate, with a head covered in over 200 spines and an abdomen with a protective shell - known as a lorica. Since it was first discovered in 1983, just under 40 species have been written about. Now, that number is one more thanks to a group of scientists who reported on a new genus and species of Loricifera.