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Relicanthus daphneae

Coverage of Relicanthus daphneae in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 23 · 17:43 UTCMost recent: Apr 23 · 17:43 UTC
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NOAAorganization1Smithsonianorganization1Dr. Allen Collinsperson1Capt. William Mowittperson1Gulf of Alaskaplace1cnidarianstopic1golden orbtopic1
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  • SCIENCEApr 23 · 17:43 UTCFOX NEWS
    Scientists uncover identity of mysterious 'golden orb' discovered miles underwater in 2023

    A mysterious 'golden orb' discovered 2 miles deep in the Gulf of Alaska in 2023 has been identified as a remnant of a rare giant deep-sea anemone, Relicanthus daphneae, through a collaborative scientific investigation by NOAA and the Smithsonian. The object, initially sparking speculation as an alien egg or unknown species, was analyzed using morphological, genetic, and bioinformatics methods.