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Ultra-Rare White 'Ghost Lobster' Finds New Home at Maine University to Aid Genetic Research

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An incredibly rare white lobster, with occurrence odds of one in 100 million, has been donated to the University of New England’s Marine Science Center. Marine scientists will study the unique crustacean to better understand the genetic mutations behind its striking, translucent coloration.
An incredibly rare white lobster, with occurrence odds of one in 100 million, has been donated to the University of New England’s Marine Science Center. Marine scientists will study the unique crustacean to better understand the genetic mutations behind its striking, translucent coloration.