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New shrimp-like species found in New Mexico cave

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New shrimp-like species found in New Mexico cave

Postby cavergirl » Apr 18, 2012 4:43 pm

http://news.yahoo.com/shrimp-species-fo ... 15353.html

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Scientists have discovered a new shrimp-like species in a gypsum cave in southeastern New Mexico, only a few dozen miles from the famous caves at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
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Re: New shrimp-like species found in New Mexico cave

Postby Squirrel Girl » Apr 18, 2012 9:19 pm

Cool!
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Re: New shrimp-like species found in New Mexico cave

Postby cavercrane97 » Apr 19, 2012 9:21 am

Shrimp and gypsum just don't sound right together to me. That is a pretty awesome find!! :kewl:
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