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Oarfish’s misfortune is scientists’ boon

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Nature

Publication Date
2013-10-30

The US media reported gleefully this month that two real-life sea monsters had hit the beaches of southern California. But the two huge — and dead — giant oarfish have prompted an equally delighted reaction among the world’s ichthyologists, who are keen to know more about these little-studied animals.

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http://www.nature.com/news/oarfish-s-misfortune-is-scientists-boon-1.14040