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February 3, 2012 ·
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Giant crustacean discovered in New Zealand
By T.K. RandallFebruary 3, 2012 ·
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Image Credit: CC 3.0 Uwe Kils
A number of gigantic amphipods measuring 10 times the regular size have been fished up from the depths.
"It's a bit like finding a foot-long cockroach," said Alan Jamieson of Oceanlab. "This amphipod was far bigger than I ever thought possible." The strange creatures were caught in a deep sea metal trap with a camera which filmed some even larger ones nearby. "For such a large and conspicuous animal to go unnoticed for so long is just testament to how little we know about life in New Zealand's most deep and unique habitat," added Dr Ashley Rowden.A huge crustacean has been found lurking 7km down in the waters off the coast of New Zealand. The creature - called a supergiant - is a type of amphipod, which are normally around 2-3cm long.
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