by ALEJANDRA VARGAS M Two new species of transparent mini-shrimp were discovered by scientists at the University of Costa Rica (UCR) in the waters off Cocos Island, 532 km from Puntarenas. These microscopic organisms-only 1.5 millimeters long, are at the base of the food chain of marine ecosystems. Both belong to a subclass of animals [...]
May 30th, 2010 | Filed under Eco | Read More »
by TCRN Staff Scientists from the Universidad Nacional (UNA) discovered six new species of ferns in Isla del Coco, a finding that joined the list of terrestrial species in this national park, located in the Pacific Ocean. According to Alexander Rojas, the project was accomplished with support from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry [...]
March 8th, 2010 | Filed under Eco | Read More »
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