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What is a Worm? wherein we explain why the worm we discovered is a type of polychaete worm |
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Is Ours a New Species? wherein graduate student Jenny Dreyer examines specimens, consults with experts, and determines where our worm fits in comparison to other species. We convince ourselves that we may not only have a new species, but a new genus |
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A Trip to Japan? wherein Jenny secures an invitation to consult with the world's expert on the particular group of polychaetes to which our specimens belong, raises funds for her travel, and reports back with images of Japan |
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Techniques and Tools wherein we explain how we study our specimens using various kinds of microscopes and the methods we use to create accurate drawings and informative images |
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Description of the Species wherein we explain the 8 elements of a technical description of a new species |
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The Manuscript wherein we will include a copy of the final manuscript, describe the submission and review process, revise, and publish |
| This web site reflects work that is on-going and will be updated as our discovery and description progress. |