Researchers have discoveredfour new marine invertebratesoff the coast of Scotland , . These fauna may be the first discovered that are unique to the region and their preservation condition , when determined , may touch commercial-grade fisher . There were two new clams , one new sea escargot , and one marine worm discovered in the area . The discoveries were made by Marine Scotland and are probable over acold seep , where methane , hydrogen sulfide , and other hydrocarbon ooze out of the ocean floor .
The animalswere happen in the deep Atlantic waters around the remnants of the ancient vent of Rockall . This expanse is used by commercial fisherman who bottom trawl the area , which is a method acting of fishing by which a net is take out behind one or more boats . The lucre can embroil on the floor or are draw slimly off the surface , which may bear on the habitat of these newly discovered species . Potentially , this method acting of commercial fishing could be banned in the area to protect their surround .
One of the clams , Thyasira scotiae , was named after theMRV Scotia , which was the gravy holder the investigator used when making the breakthrough . It has a bloodless shell approximately 20 millimetre broad .
The sea snail was also named for the MRV Scotia and bears the nameVolutopsius scotiae . It is about 4 inches ( 10 centimeters ) in length , which is passably surprising that such a large snail managed to stay hidden for so long . They were find an astonishing naut mi ( 1.6 km ) below the airfoil
The 2nd escargot was namedIsorropodon mackayi , after notable malacologist David Mackay . This clam is more or less smaller thanThyasira scotiaeat only about 15 mm widely . It also has a white shell , though it is still and slightly more iridescent thanT. scotiae .
The nautical worm has not been named , as it is now being hit the books at the National Museum of Wales to determine if it is in fact a refreshing coinage . It belongs to the genus Antonbrunnia , and is the only louse of the genus to have been discovered in the Atlantic . These louse are bloodsucking and were discovered inside the new clams .
