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March 16, 2012 ·
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Source: National Geographic | Comments (7)
New species of sea snake discovered
By T.K. RandallMarch 16, 2012 ·
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Image Credit: CC 2.0 fearlessRich
A new species of spiny venomous snake has been discovered off the coast of Northern Australia.
As if being venomous wasn't enough, each of the scales on this species of snake has a tiny spine protruding from the end of it. Scientists believe that the snake's rocky terrain at the bottom of the sea is the reason for these tiny spines which may help it navigate the area more easily. Knowledge of this new species is likely to remain sparse however due to the inherent dangers of its habitat which include bull sharks, the deadly box jellyfish and saltwater crocodiles.Though some other sea snakes have spiky scales on their bellies, "no other [known] sea snake has this curious feature," study leader Kanishka Ukuwela, an ecologist at the University of Adelaide, said by email.
Source: National Geographic | Comments (7)
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