Top 10 New Species 2012 Composite (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Top 10 New Species 2012 Composite

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The top 10 new species list was announced May 23 by the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University. The 2012 list includes a teensy attack wasp, night-blooming orchid, underworld worm, ancient “walking cactus” creature, blue tarantula, Nepalese poppy, giant millipede, sneezing monkey, fungus named for a TV cartoon character and a beautiful but venomous jellyfish.

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Composite by Sara Pennak/International Institute for Species Exploration/Arizona State University

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