Blind fish to diving beetles have been discovered

29.09.09 / Australia / Author: asia news ia
Tags: Australia

Blind fish to diving beetles around 400 need your help to find a name. More than 800 species ranging from blind fish to diving beetles have been discovered in outback Australia.

The unnamed animals are among 850 new species found in a four-year study. The species found include insects, crustaceans, spiders and worms, and are only the

tip of the iceberg, scientists say.

“Up to five times more species could still be left undiscovered,” scientists said.

Most of the critters are blind and live in subterranean water, caves and micro-caverns.