Recent studies indicate that deep-sea mining could severely impact 30 species of sharks, rays, and ghost sharks by disrupting their habitats and increasing extinction threats due to seafloor disturbances.
Recent fossil discoveries have significantly altered our understanding of leech evolution, revealing that these creatures were marine predators long before they became the quintessential bloodsuckers. This groundbreaking find, dating back 430 million years, showcases a vastly different lifestyle from today's leeches.
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