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- New insect: Spectacular forcepfly species discovered for the first time in South America
- New genus of crustacean and five new species
- Stay cool and live longer? Genetic program promotes longevity in cold environments
| New insect: Spectacular forcepfly species discovered for the first time in South America Posted: 17 Feb 2013 05:49 AM PST Austromerope is a genus of forcepflies, whose representatives are rare and mostly restricted in distribution. It belongs to the family Meropeidae (Mecoptera) and was recently unexpectedly discovered in South America. The species found in Brazil was described as new to science and named Austromerope braziliensis.  |
| New genus of crustacean and five new species Posted: 17 Feb 2013 05:36 AM PST On recent expeditions to Madagascar and the French Polynesia, two researchers have discovered five new species of crustacean and a new genus named Triodonthea. Using morphological and molecular data they have discovered five new species of crustaceans in the waters of these regions. They are genetically different but morphologically very similar and they also found a new genus, named Triodonthea.  |
| Stay cool and live longer? Genetic program promotes longevity in cold environments Posted: 14 Feb 2013 10:26 AM PST Scientists have known for nearly a century that cold-blooded animals, such as worms, flies and fish all live longer in cold environments, but have not known exactly why. Researchers have identified a genetic program that promotes longevity of roundworms in cold environments -- and this genetic program also exists in warm-blooded animals, including humans.  |
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