newly discovered amphipod species in japan features panda-like colouring melita panda

Researchers in Japan have officially recognised a new amphipod species, Melita panda, which features black-and-white coloring resembling a panda. Discovered in Japan’s coastal waters, the species has now been classified through detailed morphological and genetic research by Hiroshima University’s team, as published in ZooKeys. The identification of Melita panda underlines…