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'''Dulcibella Camanchaca''' is a newly discovered species of ] crustacean from the ], located nearly 8,000 meters beneath the ] near ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sammi Caramela |date=18 December 2024 |title=Deep-Sea Predator Built for Killing Discovered 8,000 Meters Underwater |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/deep-sea-predator-built-for-killing-discovered-8000-meters-underwater/ |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Researchers discover new ocean predator in the Atacama Trench |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-discover-new-ocean-predator-in-the-atacama-trench/ar-AA1vy8bj |work=MSN}}</ref> This predatory species, measuring approximately 4 centimeters in length, is adapted to survive in the extreme conditions of the hadal zone, making it one of the deepest-dwelling predators ever identified.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Alex Mitchell |date=17 December 2024 |title=Deep-sea predator discovered with a body made for ‘capturing, killing and feasting’, scientists say |url=https://nypost.com/2024/12/17/science/deep-sea-predator-discovered-with-a-body-made-to-kill-study/ |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Mysterious 'Alien-Like' Creature Discovered By Scientists In Deep Ocean, Revealing Unexplored Marine World |url=https://english.jagran.com/world/mysterious-alienlike-creature-discovered-by-scientists-in-deep-ocean-revealing-unexplored-marine-worlds-10207004 |work=Jagran English}}</ref> '''''Dulcibella camanchaca''''' is a ] of ] ] discovered in the ], at depths of nearly {{cvt|8,000|m}} in the ] near ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sammi Caramela |date=18 December 2024 |title=Deep-Sea Predator Built for Killing Discovered 8,000 Meters Underwater |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/deep-sea-predator-built-for-killing-discovered-8000-meters-underwater/ |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Researchers discover new ocean predator in the Atacama Trench |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-discover-new-ocean-predator-in-the-atacama-trench/ar-AA1vy8bj |work=MSN}}</ref> Measuring approximately {{cvt|4|cm}} in length, this ] ] is adapted to the extreme conditions of the ], making it one of the deepest-living predators identified to date.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Alex Mitchell |date=17 December 2024 |title=Deep-sea predator discovered with a body made for ‘capturing, killing and feasting’, scientists say |url=https://nypost.com/2024/12/17/science/deep-sea-predator-discovered-with-a-body-made-to-kill-study/ |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Mysterious 'Alien-Like' Creature Discovered By Scientists In Deep Ocean, Revealing Unexplored Marine World |url=https://english.jagran.com/world/mysterious-alienlike-creature-discovered-by-scientists-in-deep-ocean-revealing-unexplored-marine-worlds-10207004 |work=Jagran English}}</ref>


== Taxonomy == == Taxonomy ==
The species belongs to the genus ''Dulcibella'' within the family Eusiridae.<ref>{{Cite news |title="Alien-like' predator found by scientists in ocean depths, named 'darkness' {{!}} The amphipod was found in the Atacama Trench |url=https://inshorts.com/en/amp_news/-alien-like--predator-found-by-scientists-in-ocean-depths--named--darkness--1734243658418 |work=Inshorts}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Amanda Grzimel |title=Deep-sea discovery: New predator species found in Atacama trench |url=https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/techandscience/deep-sea-discovery-new-predator-species-found-in-atacama-trench/ar-AA1vGTzG?ocid=weather-verthp-feeds&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 |work=MSN}}</ref> It was formally described in 2024 by researchers Dr. Johanna Weston and Dr. Carolina González.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Darkness unveiled: Fierce alien-like predator emerges from Earth’s deepest depths |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/techandscience/darkness-unveiled-fierce-alien-like-predator-emerges-from-earth-s-deepest-depths/ar-AA1vRokt?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 |work=MSN}}</ref> The name ''Dulcibella'' was inspired by Dulcinea, a character from ''Don Quixote'', following a tradition of naming amphipod genera after literary figures.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jess Thomson |date=10 December 2024 |title=Eerie 'Darkness' Predator Discovered in Deep Ocean |url=https://www.newsweek.com/new-species-crustacean-amphipod-predator-atacama-trench-deep-sea-1998549 |work=]}}</ref> The specific epithet ''camanchaca'' references the Andean word for "darkness," highlighting its habitat in the pitch-black depths of the trench.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mark Kaufman |date=17 December 2024 |title=26,000 feet undersea, scientists find a ghostly predator |url=https://mashable.com/article/deep-sea-predator-ocean-discovery-dulcibella-camanchaca |work=]}}</ref> ''Dulcibella camanchaca'' belongs to the family ] and was formally described in 2024 by ] Johanna Weston and Carolina Gonzále.<ref>{{Cite news |title="Alien-like' predator found by scientists in ocean depths, named 'darkness' {{!}} The amphipod was found in the Atacama Trench |url=https://inshorts.com/en/amp_news/-alien-like--predator-found-by-scientists-in-ocean-depths--named--darkness--1734243658418 |work=Inshorts}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Amanda Grzimel |title=Deep-sea discovery: New predator species found in Atacama trench |url=https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/techandscience/deep-sea-discovery-new-predator-species-found-in-atacama-trench/ar-AA1vGTzG?ocid=weather-verthp-feeds&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 |work=MSN}}</ref> The genus name, '''''Dulcibella''''', is derived from Dulcinea, a character in '']'', consistent with a tradition of naming amphipods after literary figures.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Darkness unveiled: Fierce alien-like predator emerges from Earth’s deepest depths |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/techandscience/darkness-unveiled-fierce-alien-like-predator-emerges-from-earth-s-deepest-depths/ar-AA1vRokt?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 |work=MSN}}</ref> The species epithet, ''camanchaca'', originates from an Andean word meaning "darkness," referencing its deep-sea habitat.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jess Thomson |date=10 December 2024 |title=Eerie 'Darkness' Predator Discovered in Deep Ocean |url=https://www.newsweek.com/new-species-crustacean-amphipod-predator-atacama-trench-deep-sea-1998549 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Mark Kaufman |date=17 December 2024 |title=26,000 feet undersea, scientists find a ghostly predator |url=https://mashable.com/article/deep-sea-predator-ocean-discovery-dulcibella-camanchaca |work=]}}</ref>

'''Scientific Classification:'''
* '''Kingdom:''' Animalia
* '''Phylum:''' Arthropoda
* '''Subphylum:''' Crustacea
* '''Class:''' Malacostraca
* '''Order:''' Amphipoda
* '''Suborder:''' Amphilochidea
* '''Superfamily:''' Eusiroidea
* '''Family:''' Eusiridae
* '''Genus:''' ''Dulcibella''
* '''Species:''' ''D. camanchaca''


== Discovery == == Discovery ==
''Dulcibella camanchaca'' was discovered during an oceanographic expedition in 2023, which explored the biodiversity of the Atacama Trench.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mrigakshi Dixit |date=11 December 2024 |title=Atacama Trench’s terrifying new resident survives at extreme 25,900 feet |url=https://interestingengineering.com/science/atacama-trenchs-new-resident-at-25900-feet |work=Interesting Engineering}}</ref> Researchers utilized deep-sea exploration equipment to reach depths of nearly 8,000 meters, a region as deep as the height of Mount Everest.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Divya Dhingra |date=17 December 2024 |title=Scientists Discover Alien-Like Predator in the Ocean’s Depths, Call It ‘Darkness’ |url=https://www.thetechoutlook.com/science/scientists-discover-alien-like-predator-in-the-oceans-depths-call-it-darkness/ |work=The Tech Outlook}}</ref> The discovery emphasized the trench’s status as a biodiversity hotspot with a high rate of endemic species.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 December 2024 |title=Scientists discover new 'miniature' predator on seabed |url=https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/scientists-discover-new-miniature-predator-on-seabed/ar-AA1wj30A?cvid=75C5C31D7E03408B960137FDE33BC128&ocid=hpmsn&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 |work=WSN}}</ref> The species was discovered during a 2023 ] expedition that investigated the biodiversity of the ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mrigakshi Dixit |date=11 December 2024 |title=Atacama Trench’s terrifying new resident survives at extreme 25,900 feet |url=https://interestingengineering.com/science/atacama-trenchs-new-resident-at-25900-feet |work=Interesting Engineering}}</ref> The research team used advanced deep-sea exploration equipment to collect specimens from depths nearing 8,000 meters.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Divya Dhingra |date=17 December 2024 |title=Scientists Discover Alien-Like Predator in the Ocean’s Depths, Call It ‘Darkness’ |url=https://www.thetechoutlook.com/science/scientists-discover-alien-like-predator-in-the-oceans-depths-call-it-darkness/ |work=The Tech Outlook}}</ref> The identification of ''D. camanchaca'' as a new species was confirmed through DNA analysis and detailed morphological examination.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 December 2024 |title=Scientists discover new 'miniature' predator on seabed |url=https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/scientists-discover-new-miniature-predator-on-seabed/ar-AA1wj30A?cvid=75C5C31D7E03408B960137FDE33BC128&ocid=hpmsn&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 |work=WSN}}</ref>


The species was identified through a combination of DNA sequencing and morphological analysis, both of which confirmed it as a new genus and species.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 December 2024 |title=Scientists caught unknown marine predator |url=https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/scientists-caught-unknown-marine-predato-1734048427.html |work=]}}</ref> This discovery has contributed to the growing recognition of the Atacama Trench as a region of high biodiversity and endemism.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 December 2024 |title=Scientists caught unknown marine predator |url=https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/scientists-caught-unknown-marine-predato-1734048427.html |work=]}}</ref>


== Morphology and Behavior == == Morphology and behavior ==
At 4 centimeters in length, ''Dulcibella camanchaca'' is notably larger than most amphipods.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maya Edwards |date=15 December 2024 |title=Unbelievable Deep-Sea Discovery! Meet the Alien-Like Predator that Defies Expectations! |url=https://www.scimag.news/news-en/20902/unbelievable-deep-sea-discovery-meet-the-alien-like-predator-that-defies-expectations/ |work=www.scimag.news}}</ref> It is a fast-swimming predator equipped with raptorial appendages, specialized for capturing, killing, and consuming prey.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dr. Emma Lee |date=12 December 2024 |title=Unveiling Darkness: Alien Predator Found in Ocean Depths Shocks Scientists Worldwide! |url=https://news.faharas.net/188289/alien-predator-discovered-in-oceans/ |work=Faharas Net}}</ref> Its diet primarily consists of smaller amphipods, which it efficiently immobilizes with these appendages.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 December 2024 |title=Creepy crustacean: Meet the deep sea predator named 'darkness' |url=https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/newly-discovered-deep-sea-predator-crustacean-named-after-the-darkness/ |work=Oceanographic Magazine}}</ref> ''Dulcibella camanchaca'' is larger than most ] found at similar depths.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maya Edwards |date=15 December 2024 |title=Unbelievable Deep-Sea Discovery! Meet the Alien-Like Predator that Defies Expectations! |url=https://www.scimag.news/news-en/20902/unbelievable-deep-sea-discovery-meet-the-alien-like-predator-that-defies-expectations/ |work=www.scimag.news}}</ref> It exhibits ], utilizing specialized appendages to capture and consume smaller ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dr. Emma Lee |date=12 December 2024 |title=Unveiling Darkness: Alien Predator Found in Ocean Depths Shocks Scientists Worldwide! |url=https://news.faharas.net/188289/alien-predator-discovered-in-oceans/ |work=Faharas Net}}</ref> These adaptations suggest an ecological role as an active predator in the hadal zone.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 December 2024 |title=Creepy crustacean: Meet the deep sea predator named 'darkness' |url=https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/newly-discovered-deep-sea-predator-crustacean-named-after-the-darkness/ |work=Oceanographic Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 December 2024 |title=Chile’s Deep-Sea Discovery: A Predator in the Abyss |url=https://latinamericanpost.com/science-technology/chiles-deep-sea-discovery-a-predator-in-the-abyss/ |work=Latin American Post}}</ref>

The discovery of a predator at such extreme depths marks a significant milestone in the study of deep-sea ecosystems.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 December 2024 |title=Chile’s Deep-Sea Discovery: A Predator in the Abyss |url=https://latinamericanpost.com/science-technology/chiles-deep-sea-discovery-a-predator-in-the-abyss/ |work=Latin American Post}}</ref>


== Significance == == Significance ==
The discovery of ''Dulcibella camanchaca'' underscores the importance of deep-sea exploration, particularly in underexplored regions like the Atacama Trench.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tommy |date=10 December 2024 |title=Newly Discovered Predator Thrives in the World’s Most Unforgiving Ocean Depths |url=https://www.opticflux.com/newly-discovered-predator-thrives-in-the-worlds-most-unforgiving-ocean-depths/70058/ |work=Optic Flux}}</ref> According to Dr. González, the finding highlights the trench’s unique biodiversity and the need for continued scientific investigations to uncover further unknown species.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Russel McLendon |date=12 December 2024 |title=Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Predator, Name It 'Darkness' |url=https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-new-deep-sea-predator-name-it-darkness |work=]}}</ref> The identification of ''D. camanchaca'' highlights the ecological importance of the ] and the potential for further discoveries in deep-sea environments.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tommy |date=10 December 2024 |title=Newly Discovered Predator Thrives in the World’s Most Unforgiving Ocean Depths |url=https://www.opticflux.com/newly-discovered-predator-thrives-in-the-worlds-most-unforgiving-ocean-depths/70058/ |work=Optic Flux}}</ref> Continued exploration of these regions may yield insights into the adaptations and biodiversity of organisms living in extreme conditions.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Russel McLendon |date=12 December 2024 |title=Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Predator, Name It 'Darkness' |url=https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-new-deep-sea-predator-name-it-darkness |work=]}}</ref>


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Deep-sea amphipod species

Dulcibella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Amphipoda
Family: Eusiridae
Genus: Dulcibella
Weston & González, 2024
Species: D. camanchaca
Binomial name
Dulcibella camanchaca
Weston & González, 2024

Dulcibella camanchaca is a species of amphipod crustacean discovered in the Atacama Trench, at depths of nearly 8,000 m (26,000 ft) in the South Pacific Ocean near Chile. Measuring approximately 4 cm (1.6 in) in length, this predatory amphipod is adapted to the extreme conditions of the hadal zone, making it one of the deepest-living predators identified to date.

Taxonomy

Dulcibella camanchaca belongs to the family Eusiridae and was formally described in 2024 by marine biologists Johanna Weston and Carolina Gonzále. The genus name, Dulcibella, is derived from Dulcinea, a character in Don Quixote, consistent with a tradition of naming amphipods after literary figures. The species epithet, camanchaca, originates from an Andean word meaning "darkness," referencing its deep-sea habitat.

Discovery

The species was discovered during a 2023 oceanographic expedition that investigated the biodiversity of the Atacama Trench. The research team used advanced deep-sea exploration equipment to collect specimens from depths nearing 8,000 meters. The identification of D. camanchaca as a new species was confirmed through DNA analysis and detailed morphological examination.

This discovery has contributed to the growing recognition of the Atacama Trench as a region of high biodiversity and endemism.

Morphology and behavior

Dulcibella camanchaca is larger than most amphipods found at similar depths. It exhibits predatory behavior, utilizing specialized appendages to capture and consume smaller crustaceans. These adaptations suggest an ecological role as an active predator in the hadal zone.

Significance

The identification of D. camanchaca highlights the ecological importance of the Atacama Trench and the potential for further discoveries in deep-sea environments. Continued exploration of these regions may yield insights into the adaptations and biodiversity of organisms living in extreme conditions.

References

  1. Weston, Johanna N. J.; González, Carolina E.; Escribano, Rubén; Uloa, Osvaldo (27 November 2024). "A new large predator (Amphipoda, Eusiridae) hidden at hadal depths of the Atacama Trench". Systematics and Biodiversity. 22 (1). doi:10.1080/14772000.2024.2416430. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  2. Sammi Caramela (18 December 2024). "Deep-Sea Predator Built for Killing Discovered 8,000 Meters Underwater". VICE News.
  3. "Researchers discover new ocean predator in the Atacama Trench". MSN.
  4. Alex Mitchell (17 December 2024). "Deep-sea predator discovered with a body made for 'capturing, killing and feasting', scientists say". New York Post.
  5. "Mysterious 'Alien-Like' Creature Discovered By Scientists In Deep Ocean, Revealing Unexplored Marine World". Jagran English.
  6. ""Alien-like' predator found by scientists in ocean depths, named 'darkness' | The amphipod was found in the Atacama Trench". Inshorts.
  7. Amanda Grzimel. "Deep-sea discovery: New predator species found in Atacama trench". MSN.
  8. "Darkness unveiled: Fierce alien-like predator emerges from Earth's deepest depths". MSN.
  9. Jess Thomson (10 December 2024). "Eerie 'Darkness' Predator Discovered in Deep Ocean". Newsweek.
  10. Mark Kaufman (17 December 2024). "26,000 feet undersea, scientists find a ghostly predator". Mashable.
  11. Mrigakshi Dixit (11 December 2024). "Atacama Trench's terrifying new resident survives at extreme 25,900 feet". Interesting Engineering.
  12. Divya Dhingra (17 December 2024). "Scientists Discover Alien-Like Predator in the Ocean's Depths, Call It 'Darkness'". The Tech Outlook.
  13. "Scientists discover new 'miniature' predator on seabed". WSN. 22 December 2024.
  14. "Scientists caught unknown marine predator". RBC Ukraine. 13 December 2024.
  15. Maya Edwards (15 December 2024). "Unbelievable Deep-Sea Discovery! Meet the Alien-Like Predator that Defies Expectations!". www.scimag.news.
  16. Dr. Emma Lee (12 December 2024). "Unveiling Darkness: Alien Predator Found in Ocean Depths Shocks Scientists Worldwide!". Faharas Net.
  17. "Creepy crustacean: Meet the deep sea predator named 'darkness'". Oceanographic Magazine. 12 December 2024.
  18. "Chile's Deep-Sea Discovery: A Predator in the Abyss". Latin American Post. 17 December 2024.
  19. Tommy (10 December 2024). "Newly Discovered Predator Thrives in the World's Most Unforgiving Ocean Depths". Optic Flux.
  20. Russel McLendon (12 December 2024). "Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Predator, Name It 'Darkness'". ScienceAlert.
Taxon identifiers
Dulcibella
Dulcibella camanchaca
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