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Scientists found a new species of coral-singles

Ученые нашли новый вид кораллов-одиночек Japanese scientists have discovered a new species of coral polyp from the squad soontree. Experts said that this discovery lives in the waters of the Pacific ocean waters of Okinawa.

One of the participants of the study Takuma Fiji reported that this solitary coral polyp has long been a secret from the Japanese population.

To detect the discovery has been absolutely by chance, when researchers raised the soft sediments in the bottom of the Pacific ocean. It was there on the surface and was the coral polyp. When professionals approached closer, I noticed it had tentacles and oral disc, with which he produces his own food.

The most popular versions soontree live in colonies and are called anemones. Experts note that the majority of known species live in the waters of the subtropics. Mainly in the waters of the Pacific ocean polyps live in coral reefs. To date scientists have found only three types somantri, coral polyp among which is a unique find. The length of such marine life is up to three inches. The new species, as reported by the Japanese, can be detected only in the two bays the waters of Okinawa.

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