The carnivorous bivalve species Myonera aleutiana was found at depths between 5,170 and 5,280 meters, about 800 meters deeper than any previously known specimen of its genus.
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- Scientists discover 14 strange new species hidden in the deep sea | ScienceDaily (sciencedaily.com)
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