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Marine species suggest Antarctic "cradle of life"


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Posted by on May 17, 2007 at 17:59:39:


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Carnivorous sponges, 585 new species of crustaceans and hundreds of new worms have been discovered in the dark waters around Antarctica, suggesting these depths may have been the source of much marine life, European researchers reported on Wednesday. (German Centre for Marine Biodiversity)




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