Dendronotus claguei explained

Dendronotus claguei is a species of sea slug in the family Dendronotidae.[1] It was discovered by the MBARI while exploring the Alarcón Rise, found on an inactive hydrothermal chimney. The scientists collected two specimens, one 7 mm in length and the other 18 mm in length. Their discovery raised questions on how nudibranchs were surviving 2,370 m below the surface, living in a low food environment where very few other animals could be found.[2]

References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Dendronotus claguei Valdés, Lundsten & N. G. Wilson, 2018. www.marinespecies.org. en. 2019-04-10.
  2. Web site: Five new species of sea slugs found in the ocean depths. Fulton-Bennett. Kim. 2018-12-12. MBARI. en-US. 2019-04-10.