(IMAGE) Kobe University Caption The genetic difference between S. hachijoensis and its closest relative is comparable to, or even greater than, the genetic difference between pairs of other Spiranthes species. Credit Kenji Suetsugu Usage Restrictions Please credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.