Discover new species of strange many feet

This newly discovered species has many small legs and hard armor on its back.

New exotic species of legs in Los Angeles

A student from Loyola Marymount University on a field trip to Los Angeles City's southernmost beach recently discovered a strange little creature.

According to the description, this creature is about 5mm long, has a similar shape to the beetle, its legs are similar to many small legs, two are larger and the armor is quite stiff above the back. The mouth part of this creature is quite complicated.

This specimen was named Exosphaeroma paydenae and transferred to Dr. Regina Wetzer, Adam Wall conducting research.

After a closer look, the experts found that the size of the creature in adulthood could reach 36cm , residing in deep, cold areas under the ocean. While the smallest species is only about 0.3mm long.

Images under the magnifying microscope of newly collected species.

Dean Pentcheff, a researcher from Los Angeles County's Museum of Natural History (NHM), said: " This new creature is similar to a specimen we found on an Alaskan wooden ship for a century. "We have preserved and preserved this specimen for a long time. The discovery of this creature really surprised us and there was an additional source of motivation to learn more about them."

Dr Adam Wall added: " It is amazing to think that you can discover a new species in a crowded urban area like Los Angeles harbor. We will continue to study and soon offer a solution to the species. This interesting object ".