A rare young ghost shark has been discovered in New Zealand

Ocean – a useful find for the species. New Zealand scientists have collected a baby ghost shark, a rare species of fish that lives in the depths Ocean. And if it is very difficult to notice ghost sharks, which are also called Chimera Troll, then it is much more difficult for their young ones. samples were Discover About 1.2 km away, near the South Island, on February 8th.

A “nice find”, made serendipitously while trawling in deep water New Zealand. Dr. Brett Fenucci told BBC. “So we don’t see them often.”

The discovery of young ghost sharks will allow scientists to better understand the species, especially the juvenile stage. In fact, according to Dr. Fenucci, cubs can present different characteristics than adults: “cubs can live in completely different habitats, they can have a different diet, and they can have a completely different appearance from that of adults,” the scientist explained.

To understand the biology and ecology of the species, the research team will conduct analyzes on the young ghost sharks they have collected. “We’ll take a small tissue sample and do a random genetic analysis,” says Brett Fenucci. “Then we’ll do a whole series of morphometrics or body measurements, which will also help us identify the species we’re dealing with.”

Ghost sharks are a type of fish closely related to sharks and rays. Their skeleton consists mostly of cartilage, which explains their gelatinous and ghostly appearance.

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