Madeiran research discovers two new species

The ocean of the Madeira Archipelago continues to reveal authentic "treasures," and this time local researchers have discovered two new species.
 
The recent discoveries of two new species in Madeira pertain to two new species of bryozoans, which are tiny marine invertebrates that play an important role in "filtrating" the ocean.

The two new organisms were given the names "Crisia noronhai sp. nov" and "Amathia maderensis sp. nov." by the researchers from ARDITI, the Regional Agency for the Development of Technology, Research, and Innovation, who were responsible for the discovery. These two "new" creatures, appearing in colonies, can be mistaken for corals or even some algae. The new species belong to a specific group of bryozoans, whose role in marine ecosystems is essential as they filter the ocean and thus promote biodiversity.

This recent discovery once again confirms that the waters of Madeira are rich in biological biodiversity, hence the increased importance of this type of research and investigation programme, which should continue to be supported in order to monitor all species, whether indigenous or not.

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