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New species with 'tadpole'-like tentacles that glow discovered off California coast

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:33 PM

New species with 'tadpole'-like tentacles that glow discovered off California coast — WESH 2 Orlando, Clermont Community news — Image: WESH 2 Orlando

Just miles from the California shore, scientists used special equipment to find a new species with "tadpole"-like tentacles that glow.

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