Friday, May 02, 2008

Giant Earthworm Expands Range

Two new localities are now suspected for the rare giant Palouse earthworm. Specimens are thought probable for this species, though not conclusively identified. (News source.)

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Antarctic Discoveries

More marine discoveries from the Antarctic (fish and invertebrates):

Nat Geo gallery

Daily Mail

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Thursday, December 27, 2007

Giant Crayfish in Tennessee

Biologists are trying to monitor the giant crayfish, Barbicambarus cornutus, in Tennessee. It gets up to about 9 inches in length. (News source.)

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Tuesday, November 06, 2007

More on Giant Earthworm

Here's an interesting article on the continuing search for the rare giant Palouse earthworm.

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Sunday, October 21, 2007

Endangered Species Profile: the Crab Louse?

A Dutch natural history museum is looking for a specimen of the crab louse for its collection, but hasn't been able to locate any. Even if it is a declining species, that just leads to a whole new batch of conservation issues... (News source.)

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Thursday, October 18, 2007

Celebes Sea Expedition

Notes on a recent 2007 expedition to the Celebes Sea, with plenty of photos.

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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Earthworm Denied

USFWS has denied the addition of the giant Palouse earthworm to the endangered/threatened species list, because there isn't enough scientific information to determine whether threats listed in the petition are actually cause for concern. The petitioners plan to continue their fight. (News source.)

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