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A new deep-sea coral, named Iridogorgia chewbacca for its furry, upright branches, has been identified in the western Pacific.
A newly identified deep-sea coral, Iridogorgia chewbacca, has been named after Chewbacca from Star Wars due to its long, fur-like branches and upright shape.
First seen in 2006 in the western Pacific, it was only recently confirmed as a distinct species through genetic analysis.
Discovered by University of Hawai‘i Mānoa’s Les Watling, the finding, published in Zootaxa, highlights the ongoing potential for new marine species in deep ocean environments.
The name honors both scientific discovery and pop culture, reflecting the mystery still present in unexplored seas.
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Un nuevo coral de aguas profundas, llamado Iridogorgia chewbacca por sus ramas verticales y peludas, ha sido identificado en el Pacífico occidental.