A new species of sea squirt, recently discovered off the coast of Kumejima in Okinawa Prefecture, has been creating a buzz on social media due to its peculiar appearance. Dubbed the “Skeleton Panda Squirt” by divers, this species is characterized by its panda-like facial pattern and its translucent body, through which white blood vessels are visible, resembling ribs. This discovery was formally recognized in a study conducted by Hokkaido University, with the findings published in the International English Journal of the Society for the Systematics of Zoology. The official name for the sea squirt, which has been featured in the … Continue reading Clavelina Ossipandae, a Sea Squirt with Panda-like Appeal, Captivates Scientists