Image of newly discovered octocoral Laurinque elenya near Costa Rica

New Octocoral Family Laurinqueidae Discovered Near Costa Rica

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Researchers have discovered a new octocoral species, Laurinque elenya, near Costa Rica. This finding led to the establishment of a new octocoral family named Laurinqueidae. The discovery expands scientific understanding of marine biodiversity in the region.

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