Topic: marine invertebrates

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  • Record-Breaking Ribbon Worm Is The Oldest Ever Found
    December 15, 2025
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    Record-Breaking Ribbon Worm Is The Oldest Ever Found

    Biologist Jon Allen cares for the world's oldest known ribbon worm, named Baseodiscus the Eldest, which is at least 26 and likely closer to 30 years old, shattering previous lifespan records for its phylum. This discovery dramatically expands scientific understanding, as almost nothing was known ...

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  • New Marine Animal Size Database: A 'Library of Life'
    June 22, 2025
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    New Marine Animal Size Database: A 'Library of Life'

    The Marine Organizational Body Size (MOBS) database tracks the size of over 85,000 marine species, offering a groundbreaking open-access tool for studying biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics. Currently covering 40% of known marine species, MOBS aims to expand to 75%, providing insights into how b...

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