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Rare iridescent snake discovered in Vietnam is covered in small scales that leaves its skin exposed

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Rare iridescent snake discovered in Vietnam is covered in small scales that leaves its skin exposed and is without bright-light receptors in its eyes suggesting it is a burrowing reptile A team discovered a new species of a burrowing snake in Vietnam They named it Achalinus zugorum in honor of a late Smithsonian researcher The snake sports the … Read more

‘Elvis worms’ found covered in iridescent scales that resemble the King of Rock’s sequined suits

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Scientists discovered four specimens of deep-sea worms that have laid hidden more than 3,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of California. Dubbed ‘Elvis worms’, these creatures are named after the King of Rock’s sequined suits because their backs are lined with shiny, iridescent scales. The team discovered the new species using remotely operated … Read more