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Deep-sea mollusk larvae rise to the ocean surface

A Japanese team uncovers the unknown life cycle of deep-sea gastropods.

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Their larvae spend part of their life near the surface, 2,000 meters above the seabed.

This discovery sheds light on the dispersal mechanisms of deep-sea marine species.

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Cette étude japonaise révèle un aspect inédit de la biologie marine, crucial pour comprendre la résilience et la dispersion des espèces des grands fonds. Elle ouvre des perspectives pour la conservation des écosystèmes abyssaux.

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