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Antarctica's ice caves could be hiding undiscovered species of plants and animals


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  • Location: Camborne
  • Location: Camborne

A new study led by the Australian National University (ANU) used DNA sequencing techniques to forensically analyse soil from the caves, which revealed traces of DNA from algae, mosses and small animals.

Researchers say further investigation could unveil new species of plants and animals not discovered before

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-08/antarctica-ice-caves-research-new-species-of-plants-and-animals/8884508

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