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flag Great silver water beetle, thought extinct in Dorset for 200 years, rediscovered by student.

flag A great silver water beetle, considered extinct in Dorset for 200 years, has been rediscovered by Wren Franklin, a master's student at Bournemouth University. flag Found in Blackmore Vale, this rare beetle, the heaviest in the UK, can grow up to five centimeters long. flag Franklin hopes the discovery raises awareness about biodiversity threats. flag The sighting suggests either a long undetected presence or recent recolonization of the area.

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