A completely new genus and species of subterranean freshwater snail, Cyllena hermes, has been discovered.

Peloponnese region of southern Greece

Who

researchers from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

What

When

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:30:01 GMT · 2h 39m ago

Where

Peloponnese region of southern Greece ·

Why

The snail is fully adapted to life underground.

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A new genus and species of aquatic snail has been identified in Greece, expanding the known biodiversity of subterranean freshwater ecosystems.

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