Shark that walks on fins is discovered


	Shark that walks on fins is discovered

invictus

9-18-2006 4:44 PM

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indonesia, biodiversity, new species, science

invictus says:

Erdmann and his team claim to have discovered 52 new species, including 24 new species of fish, 20 new species of coral and eight new species of shrimp. Among the highlights were an epaulette shark that walks on its fins, a praying mantis-like shrimp and scores of reef-building corals, he said.

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9-18-2006 8:31 PM

Kore7

Wow!

9-18-2006 8:33 PM

RecordSage

I have to quote Kore7 on this one... "Wow!"

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