More molecular work could reveal how these parasites spread and evolve — giving us key insights into marine ecosystems and fisheries.

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Scientists discover rare marine parasite that inhabits black corals Scientists discover a rare parasitic crustacean in Taiwan's black corals, revealing surprising marine survival strategies.

A new type of parasitic crustacean has been reported in Taiwanese waters. It has a curious method of survival and prefers to live on black coral, pointing to how nature sometimes stuns us with hidden relationships beneath the ocean’s surface.

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