California Scientists Discover New Species of ‘Mystery Mollusks’ in Ocean’s Depths

California Scientists Discover New Species of ‘Mystery Mollusks’ in Ocean’s Depths
This undated photo provided by Monterey Bay Aquarium and Research Institute shows a mystery mollusk (Bathydevius caudactylus) observed by MBARI's remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Doc Ricketts in the outer Monterey Canyon at a depth of approximately 1,810 meters. MBARI via AP
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California scientists have identified a new species dwelling in the ocean they have classified as a “sea slug.”

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) science adviser Bruce Robison said in a Nov. 12 video statement that though MBARI’s deep-sea research has led to the discovery of “an astonishing array of animals,” this most recent finding “is one of the most remarkable yet.”