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On closer look, researchers propose new species: African golden wolf

By Emanuella Grinberg, CNN

Updated 1450 GMT (2250 HKT) August 2, 2015

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The new species of Ceratioid anglerfish lives in dark ocean depths nicknamed the "midnight zone." Researchers described the new anglerfish species in a study published in the journal Copeia, dedicated to research on fish, amphibians and reptiles. It looks quite different from previously discovered anglerfish, which are usually stout and roundish. Browse the gallery for more new species discovered in 2015.
Photos: New species discovered in 2015
The new species of Ceratioid anglerfish lives in dark ocean depths nicknamed the "midnight zone." Researchers described the new anglerfish species in a study published in the journal Copeia, dedicated to research on fish, amphibians and reptiles. It looks quite different from previously discovered anglerfish, which are usually stout and roundish. Browse the gallery for more new species discovered in 2015.
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Researchers say this animal, which is found in Africa, is a different species from the golden jackal, Canis aureus. They <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/01/world/african-golden-wolf-feat/index.html">propose renaming</a> it the African golden wolf, or Canis anthus.
Photos: New species discovered in 2015
Researchers say this animal, which is found in Africa, is a different species from the golden jackal, Canis aureus. They propose renaming it the African golden wolf, or Canis anthus.
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Its scientific name is <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/17/us/feat-greedo-catfish-species/index.html">Peckoltia greedoi</a>, and it is known for its large, dark eyes, puckered lips and protruding bristles. But you can call him Greedo, in honor of the bounty hunter from "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope."
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Its scientific name is Peckoltia greedoi, and it is known for its large, dark eyes, puckered lips and protruding bristles. But you can call him Greedo, in honor of the bounty hunter from "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope."
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The parasitic coral plant, which has only been found in the forest areas of the Philippines' Mount Mingan, was named for its coral-like appearance. Unlike most plants, this one does not produce its own nutrition through photosynthesis. Instead, it draws from other organisms.
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The parasitic coral plant, which has only been found in the forest areas of the Philippines' Mount Mingan, was named for its coral-like appearance. Unlike most plants, this one does not produce its own nutrition through photosynthesis. Instead, it draws from other organisms.
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It might look like a strange mushroom, but scientists are certain that this is an animal. Further classification is still up for debate. The X-phyla could be related to various existing sea animals such as jellyfish and coral, or it could be in a phylum all its own. This was found on the sea floor off the coast of Australia.
Photos: New species discovered in 2015
It might look like a strange mushroom, but scientists are certain that this is an animal. Further classification is still up for debate. The X-phyla could be related to various existing sea animals such as jellyfish and coral, or it could be in a phylum all its own. This was found on the sea floor off the coast of Australia.
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The bone-house wasp, discovered in China's Gutianshan National Nature Reserve, has an appropriately creepy name. To protect her young, the female bone-house wasp build nests with several cells. She then proceeds to kill spiders and place them in each cell for her future young to eat. After she lays an egg in a spider tomb, she seals it and continues onto the next one. She fills the final cell with dead ants, whose corpses emit chemicals that camouflage the nest.
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The bone-house wasp, discovered in China's Gutianshan National Nature Reserve, has an appropriately creepy name. To protect her young, the female bone-house wasp build nests with several cells. She then proceeds to kill spiders and place them in each cell for her future young to eat. After she lays an egg in a spider tomb, she seals it and continues onto the next one. She fills the final cell with dead ants, whose corpses emit chemicals that camouflage the nest.
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