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University of Otago: Species of Ancient Marine Creature Discovered
September 03, 2026
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:

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New species of ancient marine creature discovered

Scientists believed there were only two species of hornerid bryozoans in Aotearoa New Zealand, but new research shows several more have been secretly evolving and thriving in the nation's southern waters.

Bryozoans are small, usually hidden, invertebrate marine creatures which have exi . . .

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