Atacama Trench’s terrifying new resident survives at extreme 25,900 feet
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A new predatory crustacean named Dulcibella camanchaca has been discovered in the Atacama Trench, one of the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean. This 4-centimeter (1.57 inch) amphipod is the first large, active predator found at depths of 7,902 meters, using specialized claws to hunt smaller creatures in the nutrient-poor environment.
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