Stunning Golden Coral Discovered in Costa Rica is So Unique it Gets its Own Family Tree
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Deep-sea researchers off the coast of Costa Rica have discovered a brilliant, meter-tall yellow coral that is so genetically distinct, scientists had to establish an entirely new evolutionary family to classify it. Dubbed the "golden tree of the stars," this remarkable find highlights how much of our ocean's vibrant biodiversity is still waiting to be explored and protected.
Deep-sea researchers off the coast of Costa Rica have discovered a brilliant, meter-tall yellow coral that is so genetically distinct, scientists had to establish an entirely new evolutionary family to classify it. Dubbed the “golden tree of the stars,” this remarkable find highlights how much of our ocean’s vibrant biodiversity is still waiting to be explored and protected.