New marine mollusk -- oldest in its genus -- discovered in Iberian Peninsula
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 09:30
in Biology & Nature
An international research team has discovered a new species of mollusk, Polyconites hadriani, in various parts of the Iberian Peninsula. The researchers say this species, which is the oldest in its genus, adapted to the acidification of the oceans that took place while it was in existence. This process could now determine the evolution of modern marine systems.