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A Puzzling Fish Discovered in the Amazon… And Its Name Will Surprise Fans of the Lord of the Rings
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A Puzzling Fish Discovered in the Amazon… And Its Name Will Surprise Fans of the Lord of the Rings
Deep in the murky waters of the Amazon River system, scientists have identified a new fish species with a bold look—and a name to match. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Neotropical Ichthyology, the discovery of Myloplus sauron brings a new face to the ever-expanding list of Amazonian biodiversity—and a surprising nod to J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy universe. Named after the infamous villain Sauron from The Lord of the Rings, the fish was so c…
In the turbulent waters of the Amazon River, a recent discovery has attracted the attention of scientists: a new species of fish called Myloplus Sauron because of its black stripe reminiscent of the Sauron Eye. It has been identified after having been confused for nearly two centuries with a neighbouring species. What are the [...]
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