This new species is Phreatomerus latipes, from Coward Springs, South Australia. Photo credit: University of Adelaide via Eurekalert Scientists have discovered 850 new species of invertebrates living in underground water, caves and micro-caverns across arid and semi-arid Australia. Over the course of a four-year study, the team

found whole communities of previously undiscovered insects, small crustaceans, spiders, worms and many other creatures…and they say it is all evidence of past climate change. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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850 New Species Discovered Underground in Australia