24 new deep-sea species found including a rare new branch of life
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24 new amphipod species formally described from Clarion-Clipperton Zone in March 2026; included one entirely new superfamily Mirabestioidea; published in ZooKeys peer-reviewed special issue March 24, 2026
Limited to amphipods; represents taxonomic descriptions of existing specimens collected earlier, not necessarily new discovery indicating expansion of known biodiversity, though superfamily designation is taxonomically significant; does not assess population impacts of deep-sea mining
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