New Deep-Sea Nudibranch Species Identified After Years as a ‘Mystery Mollusk’
Published on: Feb. 9, 2026, 3:06 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A glowing mystery mollusk spotted in deep-sea footage has been identified as a new species of nudibranch. For years, its appearance and behavior puzzled scientists. Modern technology, combining video and genetic analysis, finally revealed its identity. This discovery highlights the vast, unexplored life in our oceans and how new tools help us understand it.
