Scientists Find New Crustacean Species Living in Whale Shark’s Gills
Japanese scientists have discovered a new species of crustacean in the gills of a shark, according to a recent paper. Amphipods make up an order of nearly 10,000 species that live in aquatic habitats. They’re mostly scavengers, feeding on decomposing skin, poop, and other leftovers. Some are associated with animals like sea turtles and cetaceans.…
