Scientists said the animal, which they named Kiwa hirsuta, was so distinct from other species that they created a new genus and new family for it.

• 法国研究人员3月7日表示，潜水者在南太平洋水域发现了一种新的甲壳类动物。这种动物的样子和龙虾很相似，全身覆盖着如丝绸般的白毛。