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A new genus and species of subterranean freshwater snail, officially named Cyllena hermes, has been identified.
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Southern Greece
Who
Researchers at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
What
A new genus and species of subterranean freshwater snail, officially named Cyllena hermes, has been identified.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:18:23 GMT · 1h 38m ago
Where
Southern Greece ·
Why
The snail was discovered within a karst spring system and exhibits specific biological adaptations to an entirely underground environment, including the absence of eyes.
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The discovery expands the known biodiversity of subterranean freshwater ecosystems in Greece. The snail's unique adaptations provide insights into evolutionary processes in aphotic environments.
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