Scientists Discover 'Duvalius Abyssimus,' a New Species of Beetle, in Massive Underwater Cave
Jul 03, 2014 02:34 PM EDT
Way down in the world's deepest known cave a team of Spanish researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of cave beetle, a discovery that has scientists excited at what else might also live at such extreme depths. The Duvalius Abyssimus beetle was found in Russia's Krubera cave, which scientists have confirmed is at least 7,000 feet deep.